Policy Area

Europe

The UK voted to leave the European Union in the 23 June 2016 EU referendum. The government is now preparing to leave the EU in the best possible way for the UK’s national interest.

Announcements

1. Programme: EU-UK Article 50 negotiations Brussels, 16 to 17 August 2018

   • 13 August 2018
   • News story

2. Secretary of State: Statement following negotiation round Thursday 26 July

   • 26 July 2018
   • News story

3. Government confirms detail on new Bill that will put Withdrawal Agreement into law

   • 24 July 2018
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures

   • 24 July 2018
   • Open consultation

2. Nuclear Safeguards Regulations

   • 9 July 2018
   • Open consultation

3. Haulage permits and trailer registration

   • 16 May 2018
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • 15 August 2018
   • Guidance

2. UK participation in Horizon 2020: UK government overview

   • 9 August 2018
   • Policy paper

3. Approach to financial services legislation under the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018

   • 9 August 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. Living abroad: What information is there on British residents living in the EU? April 2018

   • 4 May 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. European Union Finances 2017

   • 16 March 2018
   • Official Statistics

3. The impact of sterling depreciation on prices and turnover in the manufacturing sector

   • 15 September 2017
   • Official Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Review of the balance of competences

   The review of the balance of competences will be an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. Read more

2. Reuniting Europe Programme - Turkey

   The bidding round for the Reuniting Europe (RE) Programme for Financial Year 2015-16 is now closed Read more

3. EU law and the balance of competences: A short guide and glossary

   This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'. Read more

4. England 2014 to 2020 European Social Fund partner information

   ESF co-financing organisations (opt-in organisations) role in the England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds programme. Read more

5. Hallmarking policy

   Role of Regulatory Delivery within hallmarking policy and legislation. Read more