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<p>The Creative Industries are one of the UK’s greatest success stories. With the
UK coming top of Portland’s Soft Power Index in 2018, we are recognised as a world
leader for the creative industries and an exciting cultural destination for artists.</p><p>
</p><p>In terms of the UK’s exit from the EU, the Government firmly believes it is
in the interests of both the EU and the UK to strike a deal. That remains the goal
on both sides and we are confident that this will be achieved. But it is the job of
a responsible Government to prepare for all scenarios, including the unlikely event
that we reach March 2019 without agreeing a deal.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the importance
of temporary movement of goods and equipment for touring musicians. Although subject
to negotiation, the phased introduction of the Facilitated Customs Arrangement (FCA)
put forward in the White Paper on The Future Relationship between the United Kingdom
and European Union is a business-friendly model that would remove the need for customs
checks and controls between the UK and the EU as if they were a combined customs territory.</p><p>
</p><p>We know that touring is the lifeblood of the creative industries and we will
always welcome artists coming to the UK to perform; the UK’s decision to leave the
EU will not change that - whether or not we leave with a deal.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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