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The document, which was obtained by the Telegraph, shows the UK could have to follow a number of EU laws, underlining it could be powerless to prevent Brussels from enforcing them. One of the most contentious directives would allow the EU to force "clearing houses" to move away from the City and relocate to the continent. [...]
The directive is considered "highly likely" to be implemented during the transitional period, as is a law that would require Britain to increase its recycling rate to 70% from the current 44%. Whitehall, however, has previously warned it does not consider the target feasible.
In total, the report contains 37 directives, five of which have a "high likelihood of materialising" and will carry a "high risk", while nine are highly likely to be implemented and carry a medium risk. [...]