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Brexit (/ ˈ b r ɛ k s ɪ t, ˈ b r ɛ ɡ z ɪ t /; portmanteau of "British exit") was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). Following a referendum on 23 June 2016, Brexit officially took place at 23:00 GMT on 31 January 2020 (00:00 1 February 2020 CET ).
Dec 30, 2020 · Brexit: Seven things that will change on 1 January. The key points of the Brexit deal. How to get ready for Brexit in 2021. How your Europe holidays will change
Nov 8, 2021 · What Is Brexit? And How Is It Going? Almost a year after it took full effect, the consequences of Britain’s split from the European Union are still unfolding. Here is a guide to what it means,...
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Jan 1, 2021 · The UK stopped following EU rules at 23:00 GMT on 1 January 2021, after agreeing a trade deal with the bloc. The new arrangements will affect travel, trade, immigration and security co-operation, and have mixed reactions from politicians and businesses.
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- 1. the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: "the report warned that Brexit would reduce the EU's potential GDP"
2 days ago · Brexit, the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU), which formally occurred on January 31, 2020. The term Brexit is a portmanteau coined as shorthand for British exit. In a referendum held on June 23, 2016, some 52 percent of those British voters who participated opted to leave.
Oct 14, 2020 · BBC. With the world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic it's been easy to lose track of what's happening with Brexit. Big changes will happen from 1 January, but the UK and the EU are running out...
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