What Brexit means for you as the UK crosses the line and advances into no-man’s land
While little will alter with regards to defence strategies, there will be changes ahead for you, your family and the nation
BRITAIN is sailing into uncharted waters because no country has ever left the European Union.
Little will alter for our Armed Forces as we will still be a nuclear power and leading Nato member.
We will still have GCHQ spying on terror groups, plus MI5 and MI6, who are second only to the US.
But there will be changes for you, your family and the rest of the country. Here we look at them.
Flights
PRICES may rise if we have to re-negotiate the Open Skies deal which allows European airlines restriction-free flights in and out of each other’s airports.
The right to compensation for flight delays must also be discussed.
Holidays
NEW breaks may cost more if the Pound falls in value, but Turkey and Egypt are desperate for tourists so there will be bargains.
Duty-free limits will return on booze, meaning one litre of spirits, four of wine, 16 of beer and 200 fags.
Mobile
CHARGES for UK networks are currently capped by EU rules.
Leaving the union means they can charge what they want when you are away, but the Brexit government is unlikely to allow that.
Passports
THE design of passports and driving licences will change in a few years to drop the EU symbol and words European Union.
As we are not in the Schengen Area we will continue to show passports when we travel to Europe.
Fuel
WHOLESALE fuel prices are quoted in dollars so expect 2p to 3p on a litre next week after the Pound’s fall.
An average tank will cost £1.25 more, says the AA, less if the Pound strengthens.
Property prices
THE National Association of Estate Agents predicts a £2,300 average property price fall by 2018, and £7,500 in London.
Chief Mark Hayward said: “Fewer people will be buying and selling.”
Lower prices will aid first-timers.
Mortgages and rent
THE Government will try to keep interest rates low, but rates may have to rise to help reduce inflation.
Rents may fall as migration is cut, helping tenants but not buy-to-let landlords.
Pensions
THE State pension is protected but Chancellor George Osborne says the annual rise by 2.5 per cent, inflation or increase in average earnings may not be affordable in future.
Stock Market falls could hit private pension pots.