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UK withdrawal from the European Union

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Brexit was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) and the European Atomic Energy Community at 23:00 31 January 2020 GMT. The UK is the first and so far only country to have left the EU, after 47 years of having been a member state of the EU and its predecessor, the European Communities (EC), since 1 January 1973. It continued to participate in the European Union Customs Union and European Single Market during a transition period that ended on 31 December 2020 at 23:00 GMT.

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In Pictures: Boris Johnson’s two years as PM marked by unprecedented challenges The Prime Minister took the reins of office in a Brexit-fixated country but coronavirus would soon present a crisis like no other.Here is a look at those challenging two years in pictures. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:40Published 3 days ago

Brexit deal: London appears to be backtracking on the agreement Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:24Published 4 days ago

Brexit and COVID combine to leave supermarket shelves empty in the UK Because of Brexit, new drivers from Europe can no longer come to work in the UK as easily as before. Many went home during the COVID pandemic and have not returned. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:20Published 5 days ago

Daily politics briefing: July 21 The key facts behind the day's headlines on June 21, it comes as ministers are preparing to outline their proposals to Parliament for solving the “serious challenges” caused by the Northern Ireland.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 6 days ago

'Polexit' fears amid row over whether EU or Polish law reigns supreme Forget Brexit, some think we've moved a step closer to 'Polexit'. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:40Published 2 weeks ago

'Devastating': Crops left to rot in England as Brexit begins to bite Brexit -- the effects of which kicked in at the start of the year -- means hiring migrant pickers from eastern Europe is now much harder. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:43Published 2 weeks ago

Bonfire tradition continues amid post-Brexit tensions CNN’s Nic Robertson reports from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where citizens celebrate a centuries-old tradition as post-Brexit tensions loom. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 02:58Published 2 weeks ago

Prospect of united Ireland edges closer, but anger on streets is growing The Unionism that founded Northern Ireland exactly 100 years ago is in crisis and a united Ireland closer than ever. As the climax of the traditionally volatile marching season approaches, anger among.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:15Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer hears NI parties’ concerns about implementation of Brexit Northern Ireland’s political parties have outlined their worries around the implementation of Brexit to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published 3 weeks ago

"Divorce is always negative" - Michel Barnier gives an overview of Brexit Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, gives his insight on the whole 1600 days of Brexit and discusses his new book on his role and experience during the discussions. He also reveals his.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 20:00Published 3 weeks ago

Northern Ireland entrepreneurs face new challenges\| Oneindia News Northern Ireland has had a special status since Brexit. EU and British politicians avoided a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to prevent unrest. But moving goods between.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:37Published 3 weeks ago

Michel Barnier: Britain needs to respect the Brexit deal in order to maintain its image Michel Barnier sat down for an in depth discussion on Brexit. Mr. Barnier has just published a diary that details his personal insights into the twists and turns of the negotiations Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:40Published 3 weeks ago

‘Wurst’ is behind us in UK-EU ‘sausage war’ – Boris Johnson Boris Johnson has suggested that the post-Brexit dispute over chilled meats heading to Northern Ireland from Britain will improve following a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.The German.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Merkel visits UK: COVID travel and post-Brexit ties overshadow German Chancellor's trip Angela Merkel is due to meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and Boris Johnson at Chequers during her last official UK visit as German Chancellor. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:40Published 3 weeks ago

Sunak: UK to become world's most "advanced" financial hub Chancellor Rishi Sunak has vowed to make the UK the most "advanced and exciting" financial services hub in the world. Speaking at Mansion House, the Chancellor outlined his ambitions for the UK's.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:21Published on July 1, 2021

Brexit’s NI Protocol is lawful but conflicts with Acts of Union, judge rules Brexit’s Irish Sea border conflicts with legislation that created the United Kingdom but is still lawful, a judge in Belfast has ruled.Two legal challenges against the lawfulness of the Northern.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published on June 30, 2021

EU, UK agree to three-month 'sausage war' ceasefire The European Union agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire with the United Kingdom in a post-Brexit dispute dubbed the "sausage war" by extending a grace period for shipments of certain meat products from.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:08Published on June 30, 2021

Post-Brexit residency: Many EU citizens face uncertainty as UK deadline arrives Wednesday is the deadline for applications for the UK government's post-Brexit "settled status" scheme for EU nationals living in the country. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:30Published on June 30, 2021

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Food industry's 'Chicken King' warns of looming Xmas turkey crisis as 'pingdemic' and Brexit hit staffing The food industry tycoon known as the "Chicken King" has told Sky News the so-called "pingdemic" staffing crisis is just a small part of unprecedented pressures on supplies, with food shortages already.. Sky News - Published 12 hours ago
'We will not renegotiate,' EU chief tells PM after UK demands changes to key part of Brexit deal The president of the European Commission has told Boris Johnson that the bloc "will not renegotiate" a key component of the Brexit deal the two sides negotiated. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
'It must work in a different way': UK to set out proposals for NI Protocol on Wednesday The government will set out its proposals for post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland on Wednesday, the Brexit minister has told MPs. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Govt to set out N Ireland plans within two weeks - as PM told trust in him at 'all-time low' The government will set out its plans for post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland within the next two weeks - as Labour claimed trust in Boris Johnson over the issue had fallen to "an all-time.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
New DUP leader says Brexit Protocol hindering economic opportunities for Northern Ireland The new DUP leader says Northern Ireland risks losing out on economic opportunities because of the Brexit border in the Irish Sea. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Rishi Sunak says financial services deal with EU 'has not happened' Britain's attempt to reach a post-Brexit financial services deal with the EU "has not happened", Rishi Sunak has told the City. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2021

Why are performers upset with the rules on touring after Brexit? For some time now, high-profile artists have criticised the government over its lack of support for those who tour on the continent. Sky News - Published on June 30, 2021
'Don't delay, apply today': Deadline for EU citizens to apply for settled status looms Ministers have rejected demands to allow more time for EU citizens to register to stay in the UK after Brexit by declaring: "Don't delay, apply today." Sky News - Published on June 29, 2021
Puffins under threat as European boats overfish in UK waters post Brexit, RSPB warns Overfishing by Scandinavian boats in UK waters is threatening the puffin bird, according to wildlife conservation groups. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2021
Ousted DUP leader says he nominated a First Minister against party's wishes to fight 'damaging' Brexit protocol Edwin Poots, the DUP leader ousted after 21 days in the job, has told Sky News he nominated a First Minister against his party's wishes to fight the Brexit Protocol. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2021

Brexit, borders and bedlam: The political crisis in Northern Ireland is far from over To lose one leader may be regarded as misfortune, to lose two looks like carelessness - I'm sure Oscar Wilde will forgive me for plagiarising him. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2021
UK asks EU for grace period extension amid Brexit sausage trade row The UK has asked the European Union to extend the grace period on chilled meats being sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2021
Why the UK-Australia trade deal could have startling wider implications In political terms, at least, there's no doubting the significance of this moment: the first major trade deal signed since Brexit. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2021	PM hails 'new dawn' as UK and Australia agree free trade deal The UK and Australia have agreed a free trade deal, the first agreement negotiated from scratch after Brexit. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2021
Boris Johnson scored an own goal over Brexit at G7 despite favourable conditions An England football victory as the G7 summit wrapped up in Cornwall was something to celebrate, but even with a home advantage, Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not emerge from this global gathering.. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2021	PM rejects claims of 'moral failure' by G7 on vaccines - and says Brexit row left no 'sour taste' Boris Johnson has rejected claims of "moral failure" by the G7 in providing more COVID vaccines for poorer nations - as he dismissed suggestions a Brexit row had overshadowed the world leaders'.. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2021
'They just need to get that into their heads': PM sends EU message over Northern Ireland row Boris Johnson has vowed to "do whatever it takes" as he repeated his threat to suspend Brexit agreements with the EU over Northern Ireland. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2021	Macron 'tells PM to keep his word' amid Northern Ireland sausage trade row Boris Johnson has met with EU leaders in Cornwall amid the lingering row over post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2021
PM faces Brexit row at breakfast with EU leaders over sausage trade dispute Boris Johnson could be facing a Brexit row at breakfast as he meets with EU leaders ahead of the second day of the G7 summit in Cornwall. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2021	G7 leaders arrive in Cornwall as PM looks for COVID vaccine deal - and to avoid Brexit row World leaders have arrived in Cornwall for this weekend's G7 summit, as Boris Johnson looks to strike deals on COVID vaccines, girls' education and the environment. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2021
Raab says 'ball in EU's court' after Macron raises heat in NI Brexit row Dominic Raab has said "the ball is very much in the EU's court" with regards to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol , as French president Emmanuel Macron has warned Britain that the.. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2021	Warm words and positive mood music - but Brexit row will be first test of Biden and Johnson's relationship The mood music behind closed doors was positive and the words after the first meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Johnson very warm. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2021
Constructive ambiguity needed to solve latest Brexit standoff For 30 years, intractable problems in Northern Ireland have been solved through the embrace of constructive ambiguity rather than allowing one side to decisively take an advantage. Sky News - Published on June 9, 2021	No breakthrough in sausage trade war as UK and EU hold 'frank and honest' talks Discussions between the UK and the EU over post-Brexit rules in Northern Ireland have ended without an agreement being reached. Sky News - Published on June 9, 2021
Sausage ban 'nonsensical', UK tells Brussels ahead of Northern Ireland talks Environment Secretary George Eustice has described a ban on exporting sausages and processed meats from Great Britain to Northern Ireland agreed as part of the Brexit process as "nonsensical". Sky News - Published on June 8, 2021	Brexit supporting Wetherspoons boss calls for more EU migration The boss of Wetherspoons has urged the government to allow more migrants from the European Union to work in the UK, amid a staffing shortage triggered by the pandemic. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2021
Boris Johnson rejects claim UK-Australia trade deal would see farmers 'lose their livelihoods' Boris Johnson has said post-Brexit trade deals provide a "massive opportunity" for UK farmers - rejecting a claim from the SNP that a tariff-free agreement with Australia would see farmers "lose their.. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2021	Brexit border in Irish Sea 'playing fast and loose with peace process', warns new DUP leader The new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) says maintaining a Brexit border in the Irish Sea is "playing fast and loose with the peace process". Sky News - Published on May 18, 2021
French fisherman says the post-Brexit fishing agreement is 'unfair and unsustainable' On Monday morning in the harbour of Granville in Normandy, the anchors were up before dawn. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2021	Barnier blames Tory 'low blows, quarrels and betrayals' for Brexit talks outcome The outcome of Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU was determined by "the quarrels, low blows, multiple betrayals and thwarted ambitions of a certain number of Tory MPs", Michel Barnier has.. Sky News - Published on May 5, 2021
Stormont minister threatens legal action over Northern Ireland post-Brexit trading A Northern Ireland minister has threatened legal action against the UK and the EU over post-Brexit trading arrangements. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2021	'We don't know how to take risks' - Brexit negotiator Barnier admits EU vaccine 'mistakes' The EU's lethargic vaccine rollout suffered from a lack of appetite for risk, a "mistrust" of public-private partnerships and an inability of countries to act alone, the bloc's Brexit negotiator has.. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2021
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Artists and performers call on PM to provide clarity on post-Brexit touring visas More than 300 creative organisations have signed a letter to demand that Boris Johnson delivers on his promise to "fix the Brexit crisis" for their industry. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2021	PM hails 'final step in long journey' as European Parliament backs Brexit trade deal Boris Johnson has hailed the "final step in a long journey" after the European Parliament gave its approval to the post-Brexit trade deal. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2021
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Number 10 rejects Juventus chair's claim PM saw European Super League as 'attack to Brexit' The chairman of Italian football giants Juventus - one of the clubs who attempted a breakaway European Super League - has suggested Boris Johnson was so opposed to the plan because it was viewed as "an.. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2021	More than half of UK firms have faced disruption due to Brexit, poll finds Nearly three months into the post-Brexit era, over half of UK businesses say they have faced disruption. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2021
National cat and dog food shortage due to pandemic, Brexit and lockdown pet rise A national shortage of cat and dog food has led one UK pet supplier to ration how much owners can buy. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2021	Prince Charles to reassure Greece post-Brexit ties will be 'strong and vital' The Prince of Wales is to deliver a post Brexit message of friendship to the people of Greece, describing the ties with the UK as "strong and vital". Sky News - Published on March 23, 2021
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Economy back in reverse gear in January as lockdowns and Brexit drag The UK economy rediscovered a reverse gear in January as renewed coronavirus lockdowns and Brexit hit activity, according to official figures. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2021	Govt launches post-Brexit scheme allowing students to study and work anywhere in the world A new exchange scheme enabling students to study or work anywhere in the world, replacing one withdrawn now the UK has left the European Union, is being launched by the government. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2021
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Brexit

UK withdrawal from the European Union

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Food industry's 'Chicken King' warns of looming Xmas turkey crisis as 'pingdemic' and Brexit hit staffing

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Govt to set out N Ireland plans within two weeks - as PM told trust in him at 'all-time low'

New DUP leader says Brexit Protocol hindering economic opportunities for Northern Ireland

Rishi Sunak says financial services deal with EU 'has not happened'

Why are performers upset with the rules on touring after Brexit?

'Don't delay, apply today': Deadline for EU citizens to apply for settled status looms

Puffins under threat as European boats overfish in UK waters post Brexit, RSPB warns

Ousted DUP leader says he nominated a First Minister against party's wishes to fight 'damaging' Brexit protocol

Brexit, borders and bedlam: The political crisis in Northern Ireland is far from over

UK asks EU for grace period extension amid Brexit sausage trade row

Why the UK-Australia trade deal could have startling wider implications

PM hails 'new dawn' as UK and Australia agree free trade deal

Boris Johnson scored an own goal over Brexit at G7 despite favourable conditions

PM rejects claims of 'moral failure' by G7 on vaccines - and says Brexit row left no 'sour taste'

'They just need to get that into their heads': PM sends EU message over Northern Ireland row

Macron 'tells PM to keep his word' amid Northern Ireland sausage trade row

PM faces Brexit row at breakfast with EU leaders over sausage trade dispute

G7 leaders arrive in Cornwall as PM looks for COVID vaccine deal - and to avoid Brexit row

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French fisherman says the post-Brexit fishing agreement is 'unfair and unsustainable'

Barnier blames Tory 'low blows, quarrels and betrayals' for Brexit talks outcome

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Number 10 rejects Juventus chair's claim PM saw European Super League as 'attack to Brexit'

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