By Darren Isaacs and Dónall Breen As the current Brexit deadline of October 31, 2019 looms, employers with operations in the United Kingdom must prepare for various possible outcomes, including the potential for a no-deal break with the European Union. Given the frequent movement of workers of all nationalities across the EU, many UK employers are particularly concerned about regulations governing work authorizations for their employees. As they wait for the political process to play out, UK employers should familiarize themselves...

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The UK government has today started its ‘Get ready for Brexit‘ publicity campaign for businesses and individuals, relaunching the Brexit guidance which has accumulated over the past two years. Acting on the premise that the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, the principal feature of gov.uk/brexit is a ‘checker to find out what you or your business will need to do to get ready for Brexit’. A series of questions are asked, and then links to relevant government...

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Three forces are shaping the investment climate.  The US-China trade conflict escalates at the start of September as both will raise tariffs on each other's goods and are threatening another round in mid-December (US 25% tariffs on $250 of Chinese imports will increase to 30% on October 1).  Some third parties may benefit from the re-casting of supply chains, but the first impact is understood to weaken growth impulses.  That is aggravating the slowdown already evident in several large economies...

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By Claire D. Nilson & Hodon Anastasi | FTI Consulting  Recent announcements from the Home Office could potentially alter the previously suggested plans for immigrants in the U.K after Brexit. The previous proposal would have allowed EU citizens residing in the U.K. to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme until 31 December 2020. Any EU citizens who attempted to move to the U.K in the upcoming Brexit transition period (1 November 2019-31 December 2020) would have registered for the European Temporary Leave to...

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