Netflix viewers facing a post-brexit cut-off

NETFLIX subscribers will no longer be able to watch their favourite programmes and films abroad after Brexit, the Government has admitted.

Ministers have warned that streaming services may not work in Europe after the UK leaves the EU because of changes to copyright rules.

In the latest release of no-deal planning papers the Government also admitted that lorries trying to take fruit and vegetables to the EU may be blocked from doing so, planes may not be able to fly between Britain and Europe on Brexit day unless new rights are granted and it will be harder to take pets abroad.

Theresa May has pledged to work with the EU to avoid a no-deal Brexit, but last week the Prime Minister suggested the UK could be closer than ever before to leaving without a firm agreement after EU leaders snubbed her Chequers plan.

According to papers released yesterday, this could have a damaging impact on a number of different businesses, from airlines to haulage companies and museums. The paper notes: “UK consumers may see restrictions to their online content services when they temporarily visit the EU.”

It also warns that museums that post photos of artefacts online may be infringing copyright in the EU after Brexit unless a formal agreement is struck.

Another paper states that it may be difficult for British producers to export their goods to the EU because lorries would have to go through new controls that currently do not exist at Dover.