On 12th October 2018 a third batch of technical notes was published by the Government to prepare British citizens in case of a ‘no deal scenario’.
Further guidance has been published on the following topics that may affect heritage sector: trade in goods, and business regulations.
For the first topic, mutual recognition of professional qualifications will be affected. the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications (MRPQ) Directive will no longer apply. The UK will ensure that professionals arriving in the UK from the European countries after the exit date will have a means to seek recognition of their qualifications. European professionals who have already received a recognition decision in the UK will not be affected and the recognition will remain valid. Further notice will be given for future arrangements affecting those who have not started a recognition process.
Regarding the trade in cultural goods, EU’s cultural objects licensing system for exporting outside EU will no longer apply. Therefore, after 29 March 2019 if there’s no deal, only the UK licensing system will apply. EU licences issued by the Arts Council England (responsible for issuing the licenses) before exit day would be valid for export at UK borders after exit day for the duration of their validity (as well as restrictions and obligations). The licensing system does not apply for import into the UK or the EU.