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<p>The Government remains focused on ensuring our smooth and orderly withdrawal from
the EU, with a deal, as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>Leaving without a withdrawal
agreement remains the legal default at the end of the extension period, and as a responsible
Government we have been preparing to minimise any disruption in the event of no deal
for over two years.</p><p> </p><p>In light of the agreed extension to the EU departure
date, departments are making pragmatic decisions about the timing and pace at which
some of this work is progressing. We continue to prepare for all exit scenarios.</p><p>
</p><p>Defra has been proportionate in putting in place a range of mitigations to
minimise any disruption arising from leaving the EU without a deal. This has included
creating six new IT systems, ensuring a large number of secondary and primary legislation
was passed, and setting up a Business Readiness Directorate to support increased levels
of stakeholder engagement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have also taken extensive
steps to provide businesses and citizens with advice and guidance aimed at helping
to mitigate the potential impacts of no deal. When necessary we will continue to update
our advice on gov.uk on how people should prepare.</p><p> </p>
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