Advice for the general public
The Government intends the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) on 31 October 2019. Leaving the EU means a number of changes that will affect businesses, organisations and individual citizens.
Information has been produced by the Government to help the public and businesses to prepare for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.
The Government has also produced detailed information on specific subjects including:
- visiting Europe
- buying things from Europe
- living, working or studying in the EU
- going and being abroad
Prepare for Brexit if you live in the EU
A full suite of information on Brexit is available:
Get ready for Brexit on 31 October 2019
Preparing your business for Brexit
The Government intends the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) on 31 October 2019. Leaving the EU means your business or organisation may need to prepare for change.
- Government advice
- The Federation of Small Businesses provide business owners with a Small Business Brexit Pack
- Information on importing and exporting
- Wirral Chamber of Commerce is offering support and help to Wirral businesses on their dedicated Brexit hub on their website
Data Advice for Businesses
If your business or organisation receives personal data from partners or suppliers in the EU or EEA countries you must act now to ensure you can still do so legally after Brexit.
Using personal data in your business or organisation
Additional support can also be found on the following organisations’ websites:
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Guidance for EU citizens living in the UK
If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. If your application is successful, you’ll get either settled or pre-settled status. The EEA includes the EU countries and also Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
If you live in Wirral you can contact Wirral Change for help or support with the EU Settlement Scheme.
Phone: 0151 649 8177 or email: admin@wirralchange.org.uk