Beyond Brexit

Matt Clark, our Head of Customs, Excise & International Trade and Dan Burke, who leads our central government consulting business, join the podcast to focus on what will change for organisations that move goods between the UK and EU. And why organisations need to act now to prevent severe disruption to their business.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2020

Host, Shalena Poffenberger is joined by Fedelma Good and Polly Ralph, Directors in our Data Privacy practice, to talk about what organisations need to do now, with these final few working days, to prepare for what is still an uncertain outcome - Data Protection Adequacy.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2020

Few would disagree that finding an appropriate solution to movement of goods, people and data between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland remains one of the most challenging aspects of Brexit. In this podcast our host, Shalena Poffenberger, is joined by Cara Haffey, Leader for Deals in Northern Ireland and David Armstrong, a Strategy and Economics Partner, to discuss the implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the ‘three C’s’: complexity, costs and the commercial opportunities for businesses.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2020

As the clock to the end of the transition period ticks down, businesses are turning their attention to preparing for the changes that are coming whether a Free Trade Agreement is reached between the UK and the EU or not. In this episode, we discuss the certainties of the Brexit changes that are coming, and what businesses should be doing now to prepare. Host Shalena Poffenberger is joined by Caroline Turnbull-Hall with a negotiations update, Andrea Als sheds light on the new UK Immigration regime, and Matthew Clark discusses how businesses need to prepare for new customs and tariff requirements.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2020

Over the past few months, many businesses have devoted significantly more time to responding to COVID-19 than to preparing for Brexit. But, as the end of the transition period approaches it is vital that businesses refocus their attention onto the changes that will come from January 2021. And, for some organisations the steps they've taken to navigate COVID-19 - such as strengthening their supply chains - will stand them in good stead when it comes to preparing for the future trading relationship between the UK and the EU. In this episode, we have joined forces with our COVID-19: Business in Focus team for a spotlight on how businesses should be preparing for Brexit amid COVID-19 disruption. Host Rowena Morris is joined by Panny Loucas, the Brexit lead within PwC's tax business, and Cara Haffey, our Head of Manufacturing and Automotive sectors.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2020

The UK has now officially left the EU, but what does that mean in reality? Is everything different? Or nothing at all? What does the next year look like for the Brexit process and businesses? Our new podcast host Shalena Poffenberger is joined by Head of Brexit, Andrew Gray, Caroline Turnbull-Hall, our master Brexit scenario planner, who keeps us all up to date with the latest developments, and Phil Brown, Senior Trade Advisor to PwC, to discuss, what next?

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2020

As a new flextension begins and the Brexit deadline extends to 31 January our experts discuss whether businesses should continue to focus on this moment in time, or begin to embrace a Brexit as Usual approach. Host, Emily Khan, is joined by Constitutional expert, Caroline Turnbull Hall, Katy Wallace, who works with our clients on their response to Brexit and Ben Wilkins, an expert in the people and organisation impacts of Brexit.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2019

Host Emily Khan and the Beyond Brexit team take stock of recent political and legal developments, and discuss how businesses should be treating the risk of a ‘no deal’ exit with October 31 fast approaching.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2019

With under 100 days to go until the UK leaves the EU what do we know about the new PMs position on Brexit and what does this mean for business? Host Emily Khan is joined by PwC’s Head of Brexit, Andrew Gray, Head of Political Affairs, Anna Wallace and podcast newcomer Mark Hoban, a member of PwC Advisory Council, former Conservative MP and Government Minister.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2019

Six months on since they last joined our Beyond Brexit podcast Mike Jakeman and Barret Kupelian, both Senior Economists at PwC, are back in the studio with Emily Khan to revisit one of the big questions on Brexit - how will it impact our economy, what has changed since January and what these changes mean for the UK economy.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2019

What gravity models and existing trade agreements can tell us about the UK’s future global trading relationships for services Host Emily Khan is joined by PwC's Senior Trade Adviser Phil Brown, Trade Economist at PwC Dom Boyle and special guest Dr. Minako Morita-Jaeger, International Trade Policy Consultant and Associate Fellow at the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO), University of Sussex to look to the horizon and consider what the future of trade for services may look like beyond Brexit.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2019

As a second planned ‘exit day’ passes our host Emily Khan is joined by Michael Moore, our senior political adviser and a new guest to our series, Caroline Turnbull-Hall, PwC's master Brexit scenario planner to take stock of the latest announcements from Europe and London, review the risks ahead and explore how businesses can regear for the ‘flextension’ the UK has been granted.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2019

As we approach the date of the UK leaving the EU, Emily Khan presses pause on the political debate and takes stock of what has already changed, and what that means for government, business and us all.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2019

Host Emily Khan discusses the latest political developments with PwC Senior Political Adviser Michael Moore, and makes a to do list for those who think they’ve left it too late to prepare.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2019

With an ever increasing focus on organisations being ready for a potential no deal Brexit, host Emily Khan is joined by some of our sector specialists to consider how different industries are preparing. Cara Haffey, UK Leader for Manufacturing and Automotive, Lisa Hooker, Consumer Markets Leaders and Jules Kirby who is leading much of our work in the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences industry discuss the key issues for their sectors and what they are advising clients to do now to be ready.

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2019

Host Emily Khan is joined by Mike Jakeman and Barret Kupelian, both Senior Economists at PwC, to discuss how we can expect Brexit to impact the UK economy in 2019, how economic analysis can help businesses prepare, and what the longer term outlook for the economy is as we move into the 2020s.

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2019

With only 100 days left until the UK leaves the EU, and the political landscape constantly changing, listen in to our Head of Political Affairs, Anna Wallace, and Senior Advisor, Michael Moore as they discuss what we know now and can expect over the next weeks and months.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2018

Host Emily Khan is joined by Head of Brexit, Andrew Gray, Head of Political Relations, Anna Wallace and Senior Trade Advisor, Phil Brown for a bite-size episode on what the recent devain ments mean for business, who may currently be feeling more uncertain than ever.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2018

Emily Khan, guest host of our Beyond Brexit podcast, is joined by two familiar voices to regular listeners - Anna Wallace, Head of Political Relations and Andrew Gray, Head of Brexit with a newcomer to the panel, Imane Chetouani, one of our Immigration specialists. After the much anticipated October EU Summit we put some of the questions we are hearing most often from clients to this group.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2018

With less than nine months to go before the UK leaves the European Union all eyes are on the UK government for solutions to the remaining unresolved challenges. How should you prepare for Brexit and what opportunities are there for your business? In this recording of our recent Beyond Brexit - Time to Act live webcast our experts, Andrew Gray, Head of Brexit, Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations, Phil Brown, Senior Trade Advisor and Julia Onslow-Cole, Head of Global Immigration discuss the latest developments in the negotiations, our latest position on the most likely scenarios for the outcome of the negotiation process, and what businesses need to do now to make sure they are ready for Day 1. Our panel also answers some questions from the audience. Head to www.pwc.co.uk/brexit to find out more.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2018

Following last week's evidence by HMRC to the Treasury Select Committee, Matthew Clark, PwC's Head of UK Customs, Excise and International Trade and Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations discuss what the proposed new customs options could mean for business.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2018

Sally Cosgrove is joined by Andrew Gray, PwC's Brexit leader and Anna Wallace, Director of Political Relations to discuss the potential impact the recently announced transition agreement will have on business and what organisations now need to prioritise in their Brexit planning.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2018

The biggest overhaul of data protection in two decades - the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR - comes into force across the EU in May. In this Beyond Brexit episode, our new host, Sally Cosgrove, is joined by Kevin Burrowes, our head of clients and markets, and Stewart Room, our lead partner for GDPR and data protection, to discuss the potential impact arising from Brexit.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2018

Gaenor Bagley is joined by Andrew Kail, Head of Financial Services at PwC, and Mark Hoban, Board member at TheCityUK, to discuss how the UK financial services sector is preparing for the challenges ahead and why collaboration between the industry, government and regulators is key.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2017

Understanding and influencing the view from Brussels will be critical for businesses as they plan for the potential outcomes of Brexit. PwC's Brussels corporate affairs director Ray Taylor, financial services regulation director Brian Polk and strategic adviser on Brexit Michael Moore join Gaenor Bagley to discuss the perspective of the EU27, the issues businesses should be following closely, and what they can be doing in the meantime.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2017

In this episode, we discuss the key people and immigration issues that businesses should be considering in their Brexit planning and highlight some of the practical actions that can be taken now. To discuss these topics, Gaenor Bagley is joined by Ben Wilkins, People and Organisation Partner at PwC UK, and Katrina Cooper, Director in our Immigration practice.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2017

Head of political relations Anna Wallace discusses what business can take away from the Prime Minister's speech in Florence.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2017

As the Government considers the responses to its Industrial Strategy Green Paper, Andrew Sentance, senior economic adviser at PwC, talks to Gaenor Bagley about why the UK needs an industrial strategy and discusses the elements which can have the most positive impact on the economy.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2017

In this extended Beyond Brexit edition recorded at a webcast for clients, we discuss the new political landscape in the UK and how it could affect Brexit negotiations, the view from Brussels, and our latest take on issues such as the free movement of labour. To discuss these topics, Gaenor Bagley is joined by Neil Sherlock, Reputational Strategy Partner and Julia Onslow-Cole, Head of Global Immigration and Ray Taylor, Director, Public Policy, who is based in Brussels.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2017

In our fifth Beyond Brexit podcast, PwC's chairman Kevin Ellis joins a number of guests to reflect on the historic moment the countdown to the UK's exit from the EU began, what our European colleagues are thinking and what sort of deal we might see.

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2017

In our fourth Beyond Brexit podcast, senior tax partner Stella Amiss considers how Brexit provides an opportunity to reshape the tax system. How can tax policy underpin the Industrial Strategy to create the conditions for businesses of all sizes and sectors to grow?

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2017

In the third in Beyond Brexit podcast, our senior economic adviser Andrew Sentance considers the short and longer term outlook for UK growth and discusses inflation, the Industrial Strategy and and trade negotiations.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2017

In the second in our series of Beyond Brexit podcasts, we consider access to talent and skills. What might changes to immigration rules mean for business and what can they be doing now to prepare?

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2017

Welcome to the first in our series of Beyond Brexit podcasts in which we consider milestones in the Brexit process over the weeks and months ahead and discuss what we know so far and what businesses can and should be doing.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2017