Luxembourg’s chamber of deputies has adopted laws that will secure the rights of many British residents in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Mike Zenari

Luxembourg’s chamber of deputies has adopted laws that will secure the rights of many British residents in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Mike Zenari

As the grand duchy prepares for a no-deal Brexit, the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday passed amendments to several laws that should secure rights for British residents. These include the right for Britons currently working for the civil service to retain their jobs, even though they will no longer be EU citizens. Reports suggest between 40 and 45 UK nationals are currently affected.

In addition, severely handicapped British residents who receive social security benefits or those who are receive social inclusion income will also be guaranteed to continue receiving their benefits after Brexit.

In addition, the CSSF financial services sector regulator will allow British financial services companies to extend their contracts for a 21-month grace period after Brexit. This will help protect clients in what is the second largest fund industry centre in the world, finance minister Pierre Gramegna said on RTL radio.

And parliament has also said that UK qualifications in a range of professions, including architects, pharmacists, veterinarians, dentists, doctors, nurses and midwives will continue to be recognised.