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Britons could lose access to bank accounts in the UK with a “no-deal” Brexit According to The Guardian, customers would have to face slower and more expensive credit card payments when they buy EU products, and british citizens who live in EU countries may even lose access to their bank accounts in case a no-deal Brexti happens. UK and EU have continuous negotiations to get to a deal The UK and the EU have agreed to maintain Brexit conversations to produce more progress in the deal. “Negotiations are now in the final fase”, said Michel Barnier, the French ex minister who is now leading EU negotiations. Dominic Raab, who became a Brexit secretary last month, after a series of layoffs, said: “ We need to intensiva negotiations as we enter the final fase and we have agreed to meet regularly to solve these remaining issues”. The information is from The Guardian. Theresa May could open Great Britain’s borders for products under a “no-deal” Brexit The government, that would face an increase in customs control if it doesn’t guarantee a deal with Brussels, starts now studying new technical options that could minimize issues on its’ borders. The government would open its borders unilaterally in Great Britain for all products in an attempt to avoid chaos in posts. The information is from Business Insider.

According to Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab’s interview, given to the BBC, the UK will “move rapidly” to guarantee the future of european citizens, in case of a commercial disagreement between The UK and the EU. “We value EU citizens’ contributions here in the UK and I am confident that, in an unlikely event of not getting to a deal, we will rapidly advance in this issue to guarantee this position”, he said.  According to Raab, the UK has a moral obligation with EU citizens, and must correpond with ambition and pragmatism so that these gaps between both can be overcomed. On the other hand, Michel barnier, the main negotiator in the EU, has warned about a possible “guilt game” in case of no deals. Barnier has stated that there still are disagreements in economic matters and that the EU would not abandon its’ principles when it comes about the integrity of a unified market.  In the past few weeks, there has been growing attention to the possibility of getting to no deals, and this week the government must still publish a series of technical warnings destined to prepare for this scenario. Both sides have agreed that negotiations will continue with no interruptions to try and guarantee a deal before 29 March 2019, when the UK will leave the EU. Barnier has indicated that a deal can be postponed until early november.

Getting through British customs is one of the main concerns of people who go to London and any other places in The UK for tourism purposes or to visit family and friends. We are shortlisting some tips on how to get through customs and avoid refusals. Tips: Have your passport in hands; Make sure you have easy access to your return ticket, hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter, travel insurance and all other documentos your might need to prove anything about your trip; Don’t use the phone and don’t take pictures of the place; If you are with family and friends, avoid chatting or being loud; The environment is surveilled by rigid security; avoid suspicious attitudes and keep calm; Hats must be taken off for the interviews; A visitor must go through customs if: They’re leaving the United Kingdom at the end of their visit; They will not live in the United Kingdom for a long period of time of make the UK their home by visiting frequently; They are genuinely looking to enter the country for a purpose such as tourism, certain entrepreneural activities, a paid compromise, or a free licence festival; They don’t intend to do any prohibited activities, such as working, studying or receiving any payments in the United Kingdom; Being able to provide enough capacity to support themselves financially and cover all costs related to their visit without working or asking for benefits or public funding. LondonHelp4U Would you like to speak to us? Contact us on the phone on our HelpLineUK 24h + 44 78 91764830 or +44 207 636 8500 (United Kingdom) or by email at info@londonhelp4u.co.uk. For more tips and information on immigration, follow us on social media and visit our website.

Sadiq Khan tells London’s emercy services to prepare for a “no-deal” Brexit London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, ordered London’s crisis planners to prepare for a “no-deal” Brexit. Sadiq Khan mentioned that London Resiliente Forum will evaluate Great Britain’s impact in the EU on the access to medicines, energy and food, as well as the capacity to maintain emergency response and order. The group, whose 170 members include police and emergency services, is in charge of preparing and respondi to crisis, including terrorist attacks, fires such as the one in Grenfell Tower and any situation that may be a threat or endanger human well-being. The information is from The Independent.  The EU fears that its’ Brexit negotiations are being tapped by the British Secret Service, who are trying to obtain confidential files, according to The Telegraph EU fears that Brexit negotiations are being tapped by British Secret Service after the United Kingdom obtained official documents just a few hours after they were presented in a EU authorities’ meeting last month, according to The Telegraph. A highly positioned EU source revealed security concerns, since British negotiatiors should return to Brussels on Thrusday to retake Brexit negotiations. Both sides are still distant from key points in customs deals and when it comes to Ireland, with Letonia’s International Relations minister having said last Wednesday that the risk of a “no-deal” Brexit is now of 50%.  Companies struggle to fill vacancies with the decrease in numbers of new workers from the EU, relatory says With the decrease in the number of EU citizens coming to the UK, companies are struggling to fill job vacancies, according to The Guardian. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), has carried out a research with 2.000 companies and highlighted that the number of candidates per vacaicy has gone down since last summer in all levels of employment, and showed that scarcity forces companies to increase salaries. Analysis shows that most British politicians have changed their opinion and now wish to remain in the EU Over 100 eleitoral districts in Westminster that voted  now have changed their position to support the UK remaining in the EU, according to a new analysis by the Observer. When it comes to conclusions that could have a significative impact on Brexit, the study showed that most of UK’s politicians now wish to remain in the EU. The information is from The Guardian.

There is a growing concern that as the date of Brexit approaches, 29 March 2019, thousands of EU citizens living in the UK still do not realize that they need to apply for the status of residence, settled status, to stay in the country. The fear is that people may feel confused by the new rules of immigration in the United Kingdom after Brexit and run the risk of a catastrophic rupture if they do not guarantee the right to remain. Some European citizens who have lived here for many years, during which they have worked and paid taxes, believe that this is sufficient to guarantee their status and are not aware of the newly established status that will be presented until the 29th of March. There is also concern about the groups of people considered “vulnerable”-as victims of trafficking, domestic violence or mental disorders-which usually avoid direct help to the Home Office due to fear or because they do not have access to information. The government has announced that all EU citizens who have lived in the UK for five years or more will be able to apply for “settled status” as of March 2019-the formal date of the Brexit. However, if the new scheme for European citizens is not clear, it can make it extremely difficult for these people to have access to health care, work, and housing. The Home Office ensures that vulnerable people will get the support they need and that the system reaches all Europeans on different platforms. Home Office is expected to disclose an application pilot by the end of this summer and the full service will be released in “phases” until the beginning of 2019. The candidates will have between June and June 2021 to complete the process. Source: INews. LondonHelp4U Do you want to talk to us? Contact us by phone HelpLineUK 24h + 44 78 91764830 or + 44 0207 636 8500 (UK) or by email info@londonhelp4u.co.uk.Tire your questions, make an appointment, become easy and quick bureaucratic processes with the help of #LH4U.  For more tips and information about immigration, follow our social networks and website.

The food Ahh, the food! England is famous for its’ traditional Fish and Chips, but the culinary in London goes way beyond that. With innumerous street markets and options of food stands and restaurants, London has (almost) anything you can imagine, from Caribbean food to the delicious arab falafel. Do you prefer Brazilian food? There are options of restaurants by kilo, sugarcane juice, pastry, coxinha and cheese bread. You may even miss Brazil while you’re here, but you can just go to the closest food fair to satisfty the hunger! The “TUBE” (and all other transport options) London is big, but the efficient public transport system can take you pretty much anywhere in the city (and even out of it in lines such as the Metropolitan). With tube, overground, DLR, bases and even boats, London’s transport is a worldwide reference. Just to have an idea, the oldest tube line, which is now part of the Northern line, used to be called City and South London Railway and was opened in 1890! No, you didn’t read it wrong! Even though Paris is famous for having the largest tube system in the world, London is home to the oldest one, that serves most parts of the city, and even has a 24 hour service on the weekends.  Despite British pontuality, as in anywhere else in the world delays can occur, but Transport for London, the company responsible for London’s transport, guarantees your money back if your train is delayed for over 15 minutes. To put it simply, you can explore the city from North to South, East to West, and in this case public transport is your biggest ally! Fashion capital of the world Yes, sometimes you will run into some very dubious styles, but London is where some of the biggest fashion trends are originated and exported to the world. And we are not talking exclusively about London Fashion Week! Especially in eastern boroughs, such as Shoreditch, it’s possible to find unique pieces for very affordable prices! Itinerant thrift shops are common, and some sell the clothes by kilo. In case thrift shops are not your style, don’t worry. Oxford and Regent street are two streets that encounter each other in Oxford Circus, and are considered to be a shopping paradise if you’re looking for high end brands, such as Calvin Klein, Gap, Urban Outfitters, and the traditional luxury brand Burberry. It’s difficult not wanting to buy everything! The traditional afternoon tea We already know the British love tea. The tradition started with the Industrial Revolution, when the British Empire found in the east the so called Ceylon Tea, from current Sri Lanka. Since it was cheaper than coffee, the tea was the way British workers found to keep themselves awake during the strenous work hours in 18th century factories. Even after the Industrial Revolution, the tradition remained and the English even improved it.  The afternoon tea is now a tradition in England and can be consumed with treats such as Yorkshire puddings, crumpets, tweets and the delicious shortbreads. It’s possible to have some of the best afternoon teas in luxuous hotels such as the ones in Park Lane Avenue, in front of Hyde Park, and also in the famous store Fortnum and Mason, that has a tea saloon oficial opened by queen Elizabeth in 2012! It’s worth the try! History and culture Few places in the world allow the privilege of passing by castels and millenial buildings while on your way to work or to the supermarket. London is older than 2 thousand years and has history on every corner. The city, since the Romans, has always been important spot for commerce because of river Thames, which made it easier for merchant’s boats to come in and out of the city. It’s not hard to see why England later became a naval power. Among development, wars, crisis and mass migrations, London has always been a city open to the world and full of history in every detail. It doesn’t take much to pay attention to the beautiful architechture and the traditional English cottages that seem to have come out of a fairytale. Even nowadays, with tall buildings in Bank and Canary Wharf, the city hasn’t lost its’ charm and still an open museum. Do you prefer the indoors? London is a paradise for art and galleries lovers, and most of them are free of charge, asking just for an spontaneous contribution in case you’d like to donate. It’s hard to get borde around here! LondonHelp4U Would you like to speak to us? Contact us by phone on our HelpLineUk 24h + 44 78 91764830  or +44 0207 636 8500 (United Kingdom) or by e-mail at info@londonhelp4u.co.uk. Ask your questions, schedule an appointment, make bureaucratic processes easy and quick with #LH4U’s help. For more information on immigration, follow us on social media and visit our website.