The Brexit government’s environment and trade departments have an "impossible challenge" to prepare for UK because of continued uncertainty about its future relationship with the EU , a report from the public accounts committee said. The food and chemical industries in particular face major risks if preparations are not made in time, the report said, adding that slow decision-making by the EU was not helping. Both departments said they're optimistic about their plans but accepted the possibility that the UK may leave the EU without a deal. Meanwhile, UK said they were worried about how realistic the departments’ plans were.
The UK government’s environment and trade departments have an "impossible challenge" to prepare for Brexit because of continued uncertainty about its future relationship with the EU, a report from the public accounts committee said. The food and chemical industries in particular face major risks if preparations are not made in time, the report said, adding that slow decision-making by the Treasury was not helping. Both departments said they're optimistic about their plans but accepted the possibility that the UK may leave the EU without a deal. Meanwhile, MPs said they were worried about how realistic the departments’ plans were.