Originally Posted by
NewMan123
There is no sacrificing of licences but it would be your responsibility to keep your UK+EASA licences and medicals current. If you let them lapse it would cost more time and money to renew.
Licences are valid for life.
Type ratings valid and renewed yearly on a ICAO Licence can be “unlocked” anytime on a EASA or UK licence with a simulator.
Medicals not renewed within 5 years are to be taken as initials, not a big deal.