UK Chancellor Jacob Javid has told HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) to make no - stop Brexit planning an " absolute top priority " , saying it must ensure it " delivers a functioning regime " for the UK 's exit on 31 October . Javid said customs officials must work with several government departments to put in place the required changes to " customs , tax and welfare arrangements " , and has called for weekly updates from HMRC .
UK Chancellor Sajid Javid has told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to make no-deal Brexit planning an "absolute top priority", saying it must ensure it "delivers a functioning regime" for the UK's exit on 31 October. Javid said customs officials must work with several government departments to put in place the required changes to "customs, tax and welfare arrangements", and has called for weekly updates from HMRC.