The RIBA and Arb have warned architects not to let covid-19 overshadow the impact of the end of the UK’s transition period with the EU in just six weeks’ time.

The pair told practices to get to grips with new rules on mutual recognition of professional qualifications and construction material imports after trade talks between the UK and the EU wrap up on December 31 this year.

While the negotiations are still underway, many details about the future relationship between the UK and the EU have been confirmed, including the new points-based immigration system set to come into force from January 1.

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