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Eurostar trains leaving London for Paris could be temporarily patrolled by French customs officials after the Brexit transition period in order to monitor goods entering the European Union.
It comes as negotiations over a future trading agreement between the UK and the bloc continue over the weekend with significant issues remaining and just seven working days until Britain’s membership of the single market and customs union expires.
Speaking to the
Financial Times, the French minister responsible for customs measures, Olivier Dussopt, said officials had yet to agree with British authorities how post-Brexit customs controls will function.
Planning a trip to Europe in 2021? Five things EVERYONE needs to know
Changes are coming into force that will affect everything from passports to travelling with a pet
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Being prepared will ensure your holiday goes without a hitch
After a year like no other, a holiday in 2021 will be top of the list for lots of us.
But with the Brexit transition period coming to an end on December 31, how we travel in the EU is set to change.
With new rules coming into force from January 1 relating to everything from passports, travel insurance and driving to pet travel and roaming charges, it’s crucial to take note to make sure our much-needed holidays go without a hitch.
Early snow cover at altitude in the Alps is the deepest in recent years. Sadly, we can t enjoy it at the moment.
But it s my belief that the European ski season will have a strong second half from mid or late February until late April. In Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy too many livelihoods depend on skiing for cancellation of the entire season.
And there s no harm in planning ahead, so here s our lowdown on this winter s ski season.
Q. Does the emergency over coronavirus mean the end of the world for ski companies?
Compared to the last ski season, the number of holidays available is down by up to 80 per cent
Building your business future with EU workers
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GETTING ready in good time for the end of UK transition makes total business sense when you employ workers from the European Union.
Europeans are an essential part of a successful UK economy. But if you’re not prepared for the new regulations, your company could run into problems.
The 11 ways a no-deal Brexit could hit your family - from medicine to sausages
The UK Government will continue trying to strike a deal with the EU to avoid potential chaos
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