UK government to fund departments with more than £2 billion for Brexit preparati...
UK government to fund departments with more than £2 billion for Brexit preparations
UK government allocated today more than £2 billion for projects across its departments, as part of Brexit preparations.
An official announcement says that "the money will support vital preparations including getting new border and customs operations ready, gearing up UK trade policy with existing and new international partners, and taking back control of our waters".
More than 25 government departments and arms-length bodies have gone through a needs-based funding process to determine their specific allocation.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, said:
"The PM’s deal is the only way to deliver on the referendum while protecting jobs, businesses and prosperity. I’ve worked with departments so they have the resources to prepare as we leave the European Union, including our borders, trade policies and support for businesses. But a responsible government prepares for all contingencies and that is why we’re stepping up no deal planning.
The Treasury has provided more than £4.2 billion for Brexit preparations since 2016. We are now allocating over £2 billion from that fund to continue and step up this work in 2019-20 as we leave the EU."
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UK government allocated today more than £2 billion for projects across its departments, as part of Brexit preparations.
An official announcement says that "the money will support vital preparations including getting new border and customs operations ready, gearing up UK trade policy with existing and new international partners, and taking back control of our waters".
More than 25 government departments and arms-length bodies have gone through a needs-based funding process to determine their specific allocation.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, said:
"The PM’s deal is the only way to deliver on the referendum while protecting jobs, businesses and prosperity. I’ve worked with departments so they have the resources to prepare as we leave the European Union, including our borders, trade policies and support for businesses. But a responsible government prepares for all contingencies and that is why we’re stepping up no deal planning.
The Treasury has provided more than £4.2 billion for Brexit preparations since 2016. We are now allocating over £2 billion from that fund to continue and step up this work in 2019-20 as we leave the EU."
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