Brexit Updates from the Government- 29th October

Operation Brock is activated on the M20
The Operation Brock contraflow on the M20 in Kent is now active, Highways England has confirmed today (Monday 28 October).

Changes to international trade mark registrations after Brexit
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after Brexit.

Summary of the UK-Tunisia association agreement
Information on the association agreement with Tunisia, replicating the effects of the EU-Tunisia agreement.

Related link: UK-Tunisia association agreement

Travelling to the EU on business:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/providing-services-to-eea-and-efta-countries-after-eu-exit

Links to individual countries; update to guidance for business travel and entry requirements.

Register as an organisation getting funding directly from the EU
Gives details of projects which may be eligible under the UK government’s guarantee for EU funding; 
Users now register using an online form instead of sending a spreadsheet. This page gives instructions and links to the online form.

Events to help you get ready for Brexit
Departments across government are holding events to help your business get ready for Brexit; the link to an online event has been added.

Brexit workshops get small businesses ready to trade
Workshops led by the Department for International Trade’s regional network prepare small businesses for trade post-Brexit.
Additions include a quote from Andrea Leadsom, and information on BEIS workshops