The Department of Transport (DfT) has issued a clarification update.

If you live in the European Union, you will not be able to renew your driving licence in the UK.

It is suggested by the DfT that you consider exchanging your UK driving licence for an EU licence as soon as possible in line with specific advice for your country of residence.

If your UK licence is lost, stolen or expired, you may not be able to exchange it for an EU licence. You may have to apply for an EU licence and retake your driving test.  It is suggested that drivers check in the with the licensing authority in your country of residence if your licence is lost, stolen or expired.

If you have a British driving licence you do not need an international driving permit (IDP) to visit and drive in the EU, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein but do take your UK driving licence with you.  You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have a paper driving licence or one issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.

A full list of European countries and their requirements is given here, and this includes Norway and Switzerland.
www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu