• Shortage: Empty supermarkets, lack of medicines ... London prepares for an apocalyptic Brexit if there is no agreement with the EU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has threatened the European Union to carry out Brexit "yes or yes" on October 31 since he was elected late last month. However, according to a report from his own Government, it would be the United Kingdom who would suffer the worst consequences if an un negotiated exit is finally reached.

Through the dossier 'Yellowhammer' that the newspaper 'The Times' unveiled yesterday, the administration has assured him that the most likely scenario if he continues with his plan will produce chaos in all sectors of the country. Shortage of food and medicine, a tough border in Ireland, protests throughout the country ... Now that the departure without agreement "seems to have become the central stage for the British Government," as a European diplomat recently lamented, How can a non-negotiated Brexit affect the day-to-day life of a person living in the United Kingdom? What can happen from October 31?

Imported goods and services will become more expensive

If there is finally no agreement, next Halloween night United Kingdom will immediately become a "third country" for the EU, with all that that entails. Until both parties reach a trade agreement, companies on both sides of the English Channel must trade under the rules of the World Trade Organization , which implies worse conditions than the current ones. In addition, the minister for Brexit announced yesterday that he had signed the order to separate the British legislation from the European as soon as the departure is official, so if there is a gap between the two in the future the situation could be further complicated.

The border in Ireland, inevitable

In the dossier 'Yellowhammer' it is admitted that an exit without agreement will lead to a border in Ireland and increase tension in the area . Problems are anticipated for companies and workers living on both sides, as well as roadblocks and a particularly direct impact on the agriculture sector.

Fear of running out of medication

The Health Care Products Distribution Association has requested special powers so that pharmacists can prescribe alternatives to what is prescribed by doctors in the event of a shortage of that medication. The United Kingdom imports 37 million batches of medicines every month from the European Union , and a reserve is already being created to avoid shortages. The Government has also recognized in its report that the country's ability to respond to an epidemic would be affected.

The shopping cart, more empty and more expensive

The devaluation of the pound, the appearance of new tariffs and the delays in the importation of food products in the country will directly affect the price of the shopping cart. The sector, which employs almost half a million people in the country, has already assured that Brexit is the biggest challenge that has been faced since World War II, and large suppliers such as Tesco have warned that episodes will occur of food shortages . The British import 60% of their food from November, just when the departure can occur without agreement, and, although they are trying to accumulate dehydrated products, access to fresh foods such as vegetables or vegetables will be complicated and expensive fish , which will become a continuous issue of dispute over the distribution of fishing grounds.

Customs traffic jam

The report of the British Government ensures that between 50% and 85% of freight trucks that cross the border on a daily basis will not be prepared for French customs, which will cause the number of them to pass through for at least three months by the Channel it is reduced between 40% and 60%. In addition, crossing the Spanish border with Gibraltar could take up to four hours for the new controls, while fuel shortages could also occur in some areas of the south, including London.

Closed schools and canceled exams

According to a confidential analysis conducted by the British Department of Education, and revealed by 'The Observer', some schools may be forced to close, cancel exams and even increase the price of the school canteen by up to 20%. In border cities such as Kent, the report notes that "there is a risk that transportation problems result in the closure of schools and kindergartens and that students and teachers cannot attend exams during the first months."

Roaming will no longer be free

The use of data in the United Kingdom will cease to be free for all foreign mobile companies as of October 31 of this year, as confirmed by the Government. This legislation, which was passed 20 months ago and has had a positive impact on users, will cease to be in force allowing operators to set their own rates.

Netflix or Spotify may stop working on trips

The British Government has warned its citizens that streaming services such as Netflix or Spotify will no longer be valid when they travel to the European Union , since the portability legislation will no longer be in force. This could affect, in the same way, Europeans visiting the United Kingdom.

The passport must be renewed in advance

In order to travel to any country in the Schengen area, or to enter the United Kingdom from any of them, including Spain, before it was enough not to have the passport expired, but if the departure is finally consummated without agreement from the British Government it is recommended that it is renewed at least six months before it expires .

Aircraft on the ground

The European Union and the United Kingdom signed an agreement to maintain air traffic even if a non-negotiation scenario was reached, but according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that only means that the same flights were guaranteed in 2018, so it is not known for sure the impact it can have. The airlines had already planned an increase in the number of flights and sold those tickets, so the sector could be affected.

The procedures to take your pet on a trip start four months before

Until Brexit occurs, in order to take your dog, cat or ferret with you, travelers only have to have their pet passport in order and take them to the veterinarian three weeks before to get rabies vaccines and check that They carry their identification chip.

If the United Kingdom leaves the EU without agreement, the animals must go to the veterinarian four months before, carry out a blood test 30 days later to verify that the injections have taken effect and wait at least another three months before returning again to the consultation to obtain a health certificate, which must be obtained at the most ten days before the date of the trip.

The driving license will no longer be valid

A European in the United Kingdom can no longer drive only with his license issued in Spain, for example. You must request a validation from the British government or an international permit, delivered by the DGT in just two days and valid for one year. In addition, it is recommended to ask for a green card to certify that it is covered by car insurance in the country of origin, something that insurers usually do at no additional cost. Otherwise, renting a car, for example, could be more expensive.

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