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. BREXIT Ministerial Local Government Delivery Board – update

   • 21 July 2018
   • Press release

2. Information and events for British citizens in Germany

   • 17 July 2018
   • Worldwide news story

3. Brexit and the rights of UK citizens in Austria Q&A

   • 16 July 2018
   • Worldwide news story

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Consultations

1. Nuclear Safeguards Regulations

   • 9 July 2018
   • Open consultation

2. Haulage permits and trailer registration

   • 16 May 2018
   • Closed consultation

3. Environment: developing environmental principles and accountability

   • 10 May 2018
   • Open consultation

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Publications

1. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • 19 July 2018
   • Guidance

2. ESF claim applications and Self-Declared Adjustments

   • 19 July 2018
   • Guidance

3. European Structural and Investment Funds: technical assistance

   • 16 July 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