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Eurostar trains and electricity supply in Northern Ireland are likely to be disrupted if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement, the government said.
The last batch of emergency documents for a Brexit without agreement warns rail services could be suspended without specific agreements with France and Belgium.
The single electricity market on the island of Ireland could stop working, which would affect consumers on both sides.
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab said the UK is ready for any eventuality.
The ministers insisted that they were fighting for a deal negotiated before the exit of the UK on March 29, 2019.
But they continue to inform the public and businesses of the consequences if this does not happen.
The latest series of documents, the fourth to be published to date, indicates that in the event of a dead end, some train operators will have to apply for new licenses, certificates and authorizations to an EU rail regulator. to continue his services.
Operators such as Eurostar, which currently holds only a British license, would be concerned unless individual agreements are concluded with continental countries.
The operator provides about 40 direct connections per day via the Channel Tunnel from London to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other destinations.
Mr. Raab said that people should not be slow in buying train tickets because the UK would work with its French, Belgian and Dutch counterparts to make sure they can travel and that goods can to be moved.
But the Labor Party said it would "not reassure anyone" because "the ministers have barely scratched the surface of what should be done in the event that the United Kingdom withdraws from the Union without a agreement".
In another development, the M26 in Kent is closed overnight, while work is underway to determine if it can serve as a "parking" for trucks, in case of Brexit without agreement, which will cause complaints road hauliers.
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The Liberal Democrats said that a no-deal would be a "disaster", but that people should not be "afraid" to settle for what he said was the project of agreement imperfect of Theresa May with the EU.
Talks on exit conditions in the United Kingdom are approaching a critical point, with both parties seeking agreement by mid-November at the latest.
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The documents released on Friday warn of the potential repercussions on the electricity market in Northern Ireland if the current single market electricity agreements that apply north – south can not be maintained.
The "Leave the EU" department stated that it wanted to work with Dublin and Brussels to reach an agreement on the continuation of the existing arrangements, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations, including the agreement. absence of negotiation.
But he warned that Northern Ireland was at risk of separating from the Republic of Ireland in terms of energy, and that this would make the market "less efficient".
"Relief plans"
In such a situation, regulators could resort to "relief agreements" to ensure the transmission of electricity between Britain and Northern Ireland and to maintain the necessary generating capacity. .
Mr Raab said that the single electricity market was the product of bilateral cooperation between London and Dublin and that he hoped it would continue. Even if it was not the case, he said that the United Kingdom would be ready.
"We have interconnections and regulatory measures that the government can take to ensure that Northern Ireland maintains the energy supply it needs."
The current arrangements mean that Northern Ireland is in fact dependent on the electricity produced in the Republic.
Regarding consumer rights, UK subscribers of Netflix, Spotify and other online entertainment could see their access to limited content when traveling to the remaining 27 EU Member States, depending on the agreements. local rights and portability agreements.
There would be no change for vacationers traveling on a package unless their booking is made to a company based in Europe and carried out outside the United Kingdom – when they do not might not be protected from bankruptcy of the company.
In case of exit without agreement, the transport of horses towards the continent could also be disturbed.
Unless the European Union grants "third country status" to the UK on the day of departure, no horse will be allowed to travel on the continent – a potentially huge blow to the sporting sector. races.
The Government stated that it was convinced that the United Kingdom was complying with animal health requirements to ensure immediate registration as a third country, subjecting it to the same rules as countries such as Australia. and New Zealand.
But, he adds, "if the UK was not a listed country, no equine movement towards the EU could take place".
The documents also indicate that the United Kingdom wishes to retain the benefits of the 40 free trade agreements with more than 70 countries to which it is a member of the EU.
Other topics covered in Friday's papers include:
- Trade and movement of endangered species protected by CITES
- Animal breeding
- Commercial fishing
- Export of objects of cultural interest
- Financing for the British Overseas Territories
- Sanctions Policy
- Trade in rough diamonds
- Accounting and auditing practices
Previous "No-Deal" newspapers have warned of the risks of blocking British flights to the mainland and the British visiting the European Union are facing additional credit card fees.
