Re: Good, good.
You'd think, wouldn't you? But as a Brit with a German wife, living in the UK, I can attest that it is a big thing. Even having managed settled status (possibly by virtue of applying early on when it still cost £60 and had to be seen to be working), life is not as simple as it was. Bank accounts, NHS, driving, mortgages, all are proving to be more awkward and that's before any changes have officially kicked in. Part of the problem (ok the main part of the problem) is the lack of a document proving settled status. Despite the Government saying the online system is better, no-one actually believes or trusts it. If it was that good, maybe it would be good enough to replace a passport or driving licence (the main forms of ID accepted in Britain) and of course, non-EU citizens already get a proper document. Only EU citizens are left with the onus of proof on them. Just the tip of a deliberately hostile (but deniable) environment...
Biting the hand that feeds IT
