Spending Round 2019: Preparing for Brexit

Preparing for Brexit

Making sure the UK is prepared to leave the EU on 31 October is the government’s top priority. In total, HM Treasury (HMT) has made available over £6.3 billion to prepare for Brexit, including £2.1 billion in August this year to increase no deal preparations in critical areas. This has allowed departments and the devolved administrations to step up vital operational preparations across the country, including for border and customs operations, critical medical supplies and support for UK nationals abroad. In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the government has also guaranteed funding for UK organisations in receipt of money from EU programmes, if required.⁴

This Spending Round confirms £2 billion of core funding provided to departments for Brexit in 2019-20 will be continued into 2020-21. This money will be used to help pay for the costs of establishing a new relationship with the EU.