diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
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-<!--
-Just to let you know, the GOV.UK Design System team are assisting with urgent Brexit-related work being undertaken by GDS between 13 and 26 August.
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-During this time, we will not be able to review your issue. Sorry about that.  
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-You’re welcome to raise it anyway, and we will get back to you as quickly as we can. 
-
-Thank you!
--->
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index a67c452b9e..e69de29bb2 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
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-<!--
-Just to let you know, the GOV.UK Design System team are assisting with urgent Brexit-related work being undertaken by GDS between 13 and 26 August.
-
-During this time, we will not be able to review your pull request. Sorry about that.  
-
-You’re welcome to open it anyway, and we will get back to you as quickly as we can. 
-
-Thank you!
--->