[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i believe that we have a better chance of getting a deal now than we had before-covid. Yes, we could exit without a deal still, but businesses on both sides of the channel will be applying severe pressure to get a deal done. I'm considerably more hopeful than I was in January, although, admittedly that's not saying a lot

The UK have already gone back on stuff that was in the "oven ready deal" Boris said was done. It is in both parties interests, but it's not in the EU's interests to accept what we're demanding. We're after a victory rather than a trade deal, and the EU isn't giving us that.

[The Slim Reaper]

[The Judge.]

HMMM Boris has put too much HMMM confidence in the USA filling the void of the EU HMMMM the same USA that bought all the worlds reserves of Remdesivir HMMMM not a very wise HMMMM thought..

[arista]

[The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier and the UK's David Frost
met for dinner last night for further Brexit talks.
The meal kicked off a series of more informal meetings
this week designed to break the Brexit stalemate.
They will be the first to take place in London,
with previously planned talks shelved due to coronavirus.]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/119797...today-eu-live/

[The Slim Reaper]

[The Slim Reaper]

Good move. I'd like to see restaurants/chains come out and say the same.

[arista]

[arista]

[The Slim Reaper]

Still pretending that a no-deal is more of a threat to the EU than the UK. Congrats brexiteers, you're really about to find out that you didn't know what you were voting for.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Still pretending that a no-deal is more of a threat to the EU than the UK. Congrats brexiteers, you're really about to find out that you didn't know what you were voting for.

I totally agree.

I don't think even the government's have much of a clue either.

They were no doubt mandated to get Brexit over with.
They are it seems hell bent on doing so too, with it seems again, bad planning.
Needing to spend more and more again to prepare for whatever it is.

As it seems they, the EU and we the lowly subjects have little to no idea whatt the Brexit situation will end up being.

[arista]

[arista]

[arista]

[The Slim Reaper]

More project fear coming true.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel...-a9615276.html

UK TRAVELLERS TO EU FACE HIGHER COSTS AND TANGLE OF RED TAPE

British travellers face the worst possible outcome once the Brexit transition period ends, the government has confirmed.

Promises that the European Health Insurance Card (Ehic) scheme would continue have been dashed, meaning travellers to the EU will face sharply increased travel insurance premiums.

UK visitors to the European Union are being urged to check their passport expiry dates.

Motorists are told they “may” require an international driving permit, as well as complying with additional insurance.

Pet owners who intend to take their dog or cat abroad from the start of 2021 must begin preparations by 1 September this year. And free mobile-phone roaming may end.

The government has launched an information campaign that reveals previous assurances have been abandoned.

Since the EU referendum in 2016, the government has said repeatedly that it wished to agree reciprocal health-care terms to replace the Ehic.

But that plan has been abandoned. Instead, British travellers will be expected to meet the full cost of their treatment in EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

This will increase the cost of travel insurance – especially for older travellers and those with pre-existing medical conditions.

The government says: “It’s particularly important you get travel insurance with the right cover if you have a pre-existing medical condition.

“This is because the Ehic scheme covers pre-existing conditions, while many travel insurance policies do not.”

Many such people currently choose not to insure for visits to Europe, knowing that they will qualify for free or very inexpensive health care.

At present British passports are valid for travel anywhere in the EU up to and including the date of expiry.

But from 1 January 2021, they will need both to have at least six months of validity remaining and to have been issued no more than nine years and six months remaining.

A rush to renew will add to the large backlog of passport applications has build up during the coronavirus crisis.

The government is not clear about motoring rules. It says: “You may need extra documents from 1 January 2021.

“You might need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive in some countries.

“If you’re taking your own vehicle, you might also need a ‘green card’ or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker.”

Pet owners face rules so complex that the BBC’s assistant political editor, Norman Smith, said: “Speaking as a dog owner it looks to me frankly such a faff, you are just not going to bother.”

On the Today programme, he explained: “You are going to have to take your pet to the vet to get a rabies vaccination. You’ll then have to return a month later to get a blood test, send that blood test to an EU laboratory.

“Their vet will then send back the ‘OK’. You’ll then have to wait another three months before you can go.

“I’m just thinking: pets of Great Britain, you can say farewell to the Dordogne.”

Mobile phone charges may soar because users will no longer be protected by the EU’s “roam like at home” rules.

[Ammi]

Social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and care visa under the UK's post-Brexit immigration system, Downing Street has confirmed.

Home Secretary Priti Patel has unveiled details of how the UK's new points-based system will operate when it comes into effect on 1 January next year, after EU freedom of movement rules end.

A health and care visa will provide a route for key health professionals to work in the UK.

However, this will not include social care workers, Number 10 revealed.


https://news.sky.com/story/care-work...plans-12027646

[arista]

"However, this will not include social care workers, Number 10 revealed"

Yes that needs correcting.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

"However, this will not include social care workers, Number 10 revealed"

Yes that needs correcting.

How was it overlooked? I actually despair an how badly people do their jobs

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

More project fear coming true.

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel...-a9615276.html

UK TRAVELLERS TO EU FACE HIGHER COSTS AND TANGLE OF RED TAPE

British travellers face the worst possible outcome once the Brexit transition period ends, the government has confirmed.

Promises that the European Health Insurance Card (Ehic) scheme would continue have been dashed, meaning travellers to the EU will face sharply increased travel insurance premiums.

UK visitors to the European Union are being urged to check their passport expiry dates.

Motorists are told they “may” require an international driving permit, as well as complying with additional insurance.

Pet owners who intend to take their dog or cat abroad from the start of 2021 must begin preparations by 1 September this year. And free mobile-phone roaming may end.

The government has launched an information campaign that reveals previous assurances have been abandoned.

Since the EU referendum in 2016, the government has said repeatedly that it wished to agree reciprocal health-care terms to replace the Ehic.

But that plan has been abandoned. Instead, British travellers will be expected to meet the full cost of their treatment in EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

This will increase the cost of travel insurance – especially for older travellers and those with pre-existing medical conditions.

The government says: “It’s particularly important you get travel insurance with the right cover if you have a pre-existing medical condition.

“This is because the Ehic scheme covers pre-existing conditions, while many travel insurance policies do not.”

Many such people currently choose not to insure for visits to Europe, knowing that they will qualify for free or very inexpensive health care.

At present British passports are valid for travel anywhere in the EU up to and including the date of expiry.

But from 1 January 2021, they will need both to have at least six months of validity remaining and to have been issued no more than nine years and six months remaining.

A rush to renew will add to the large backlog of passport applications has build up during the coronavirus crisis.

The government is not clear about motoring rules. It says: “You may need extra documents from 1 January 2021.

“You might need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive in some countries.

“If you’re taking your own vehicle, you might also need a ‘green card’ or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker.”

Pet owners face rules so complex that the BBC’s assistant political editor, Norman Smith, said: “Speaking as a dog owner it looks to me frankly such a faff, you are just not going to bother.”

On the Today programme, he explained: “You are going to have to take your pet to the vet to get a rabies vaccination. You’ll then have to return a month later to get a blood test, send that blood test to an EU laboratory.

“Their vet will then send back the ‘OK’. You’ll then have to wait another three months before you can go.

“I’m just thinking: pets of Great Britain, you can say farewell to the Dordogne.”

Mobile phone charges may soar because users will no longer be protected by the EU’s “roam like at home” rules.

When Mr C and I were in Spain in Feb they are already changed the signage at the airport customs to UK/Overseas and EU, we smirked at each other as we can skip off the plane and head through the EU channel and be on our way while the Brits are queuing

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

How was it overlooked? I actually despair an how badly people do their jobs

They will have to change it
this week I would hope


Gove MP in Parliament taking EU Questions now

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Cherie

How was it overlooked? I actually despair an how badly people do their jobs

It wasn't overlooked. It was intentional

Originally Posted by Cherie

When Mr C and I were in Spain in Feb they are already changed the signage at the airport customs to UK/Overseas and EU, we smirked at each other as we can skip off the plane and head through the EU channel and be on our way while the Brits are queuing

Bloody micks and their EU passports.

[The Slim Reaper]

[Ammi]

...not another tagline...the oven ready deal...

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...not another tagline...the oven ready deal...

3 word slogans work on those that don't want to think about anything.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

3 word slogans work on those that don't want to think about anything.

...I can think of a 3 word slogan for Boris....actually, I think it might only be two words, that’s how rubbish I am at slogans...

[The Slim Reaper]

Thatcher took milk, Boris taking it out on the poor again.