As the new relationship takes effect there may be some disruption. techUK remains in close contact with the UK Government to alert them to any impacts on businesses, please get in touch with any impacts that you are facing at [email protected]
Are you ready to trade with Europe?
The Brexit Trade Deal, what does it mean for the tech sector?
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement sets the new terms of trade for business from 1 January 2021
The end of the transition period, how does the tech sector prepare?
Businesses must be prepared for new trading arrangements which come into effect on 1 January 2021
Understanding UK-EU data flows, what does data adequacy mean?
The European Commission has given its approval of the UK’s data protection regime. But what does this decision say and what does it mean for UK-EU data flows in the long run?
Webinars and Podcasts to help you understand the new rules
A series of audio and visual materials to help you understand the new rules for doing business between the UK and EU
Tech Tracks: Comparing UK and EU Tech Policy
techUK is launching a series of discussions on key digital regulation developments in London and Brussels, that will run once a month throughout 2021. Below are the events currently available in this series:
Checklists to help you prepare from the UK Government
- How to prepare if you work in the digital, technology and computer services sector
- How to prepare if you work in the telecoms and information services sector
- How to prepare if you work in the electronics and machinery sector
- How to prepare if you work in the consumer goods sector
- How to prepare if you work in the science, research and innovation sector
- Using personal data in your business or other organisation from 1 January 2021
- The UK Government's self diagnosis tool for tailored guidance and advice
- Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021
techUK answers Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs on the movement of people and workers after the transition period
Frequently asked questions on the movement of people to help your tech business prepare for the UK’s new relationship with the EU.
FAQs on importing and exporting goods after the transition period
Frequently asked questions on importing and exporting goods to help your tech business prepare for the UK’s new relationship with the EU
FAQs on data flows after the transition period
Frequently asked questions on data flows to help your tech business prepare for the UK’s new relationship with the EU
FAQs on business regulations after the transition period
Frequently asked questions on business regulations to help your tech business prepare for the UK’s new relationship with the EU
Additional resources from the UK Government and UK regulators
- The UK Government’s end of transition hub, gov.uk/transition
- The UK’s new border operating model from 1 January 2021
- Webinars to help businesses prepare for the end of the transition period
- The UK Government’s approach to negotiations with the EU
- End of Transition Business readiness bulletin, from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Information from the ICO on data protection after the transition period
- Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the end of the transition period (for example on chemicals and heavy machinery)
- The European Commission’s Brexit preparedness page
Neil Ross
As Associate Director for Policy Neil leads on techUK's public policy work in the UK. In this role he regularly engages with UK and Devolved Government Ministers, senior civil servants and members of the UK’s Parliaments aiming to make the UK the best place to start, scale and develop a tech business.
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.
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Policy and Public Affairs
techUK's policy and public affairs function makes the case to government and policymakers across Westminster, Whitehall, Brussels and the devolved nations on the most pressing issues facing businesses and the tech sector.
The UK's Relationship with Europe
The UK’s Relationship with Europe Programme is the principal group for techUK members to receive updates and contribute to discussions on techUK’s approach and policy positioning on the UK’s Exit from the European Union and the UK-EU future trading relationship after the end of the transition period. The group also co-ordinates activity on the UK tech sector's future involvement in EU policy making and the how to best position the UK market to achieve the best outcomes for tech businesses.