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What is Brexit

Brexit

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What is Brexit

 
The term Brexit, coined by former lawyer Peter Wilding, is a blend of two words - "Britain" and "exit". He wrote about "Brexit" in May 2012. As the name suggests, the United Kingdom’s divorce with the European Union is known as Brexit.
 
What is the European Union?
 
The European Union (EU) is a grouping of 28 countries that trade and allow their citizens to move freely between nations to work and live. Initially, it was built on the ruins of World War II to end centuries of bloodshed and to integrate economic power.
 
How and why the UK ended up planning a divorce
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Latest Updates on Brexit

UK PM travels to Belfast to convince his toughest audience on Brexit deal

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak traveled to Belfast on Tuesday to sell his landmark agreement with the European Union to its toughest audience

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2023 | 4:21 PM IST

UK and EU leaders to hold talks amid hope to fix Brexit trade dispute

Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Britain so the leaders can work towards "shared, practical solutions for the range of complex challenges around the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2023 | 8:06 AM IST

British PM Sunak pledges to 'give everything' for new Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday pledged to give everything he has got to fix the lingering problems of Brexit and clinch a new deal with the European Union (EU)

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2023 | 6:21 PM IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak set for his biggest political test yet with Brexit deal

Sunak oversaw a diplomatic flurry in recent days, holding meetings with parties in Northern Ireland and with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to lay the groundwork

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2023 | 7:07 AM IST

Rishi Sunak privately drafting plans to rebuild Britain's ties with EU

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has privately asked senior ministers and officials to draw up plans for rebuilding the UK's relations with the European Union after years of acrimony since Brexit

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2023 | 7:11 PM IST

Why state must cede power to communities

The general assumption that states must have a monopoly of power is fundamentally flawed. It is leading to broken societies

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2023 | 10:05 PM IST

UK starting to have second thoughts about Brexit as economy faces recession

More than six years after voting to leave the European Union, the UK is facing a prolonged recession and a deep cost-of-living crisis

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2022 | 11:30 AM IST

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards European Union

The British government denied a report that it is seeking a Swiss-style relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2022 | 11:52 PM IST

Eager to secure trade deal with India, says UK's Suella Braverman

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said UK is eager to secure trade deal with India to boost both economies and Brexit has meant that Britain no longer has Eurocentric mindset towards trade or visas

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2022 | 11:14 AM IST

From Brexit to Partygate: A timeline of Boris Johnson's chequered career

Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2022 | 1:48 AM IST

UK's job vacancy crisis could last 3-5 yrs brought by Covid, Brexit: Expert

As Britain's economy grapples with the impact of a record number of job vacancies, a labour market expert has warned that the problem may continue for another three to five years

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2022 | 7:09 AM IST

UK to bring new law unilaterally changing post-Brexit trade rules

Britain's government is expected to introduce legislation Monday that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland amid opposition from lawmakers

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2022 | 6:52 PM IST

When it comes to making the Budget, India needs to learn from the UK

The setting up of an OBR-like fiscal council has been thwarted by bureaucrats scared of losing turf and being accountable to the evidence

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Updated On : 30 May 2022 | 8:25 AM IST

Britain considering return of pound, ounce in post-Brexit measures

Boris Johnson is reportedly set to announce a return to imperial measurements of pounds and ounces as a post-Brexit move away from the metric system to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next week.

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Updated On : 29 May 2022 | 5:51 PM IST

UK confirms plan to change N Ireland Protocol amid tensions with EU

The UK announced its plan to introduce legislation to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol amid mounting tensions with the European Union (EU) over post-Brexit arrangements.

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Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 8:11 AM IST

Brexit: UK and EU at impasse over changes to Northern Ireland protocol

The two sides have been trying for months to overcome a deadlock over the Northern Ireland protocol, which sets the trading rules for the British region that London agreed before it left the EU

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 8:16 PM IST

A new indispensable power

No other capital should matter as much to New Delhi as Brussels

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 11:08 PM IST

Rees-Mogg becomes minister for Brexit opportunities in Johnson reshuffle

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday reshuffled his Cabinet and appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg as the minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency.

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 9:46 PM IST

Boris Johnson tries to change subject from 'partygate' woes

Johnson's opponents accused the government of trying to water down a report that could trigger an attempt to oust the prime minister by his own party

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2022 | 6:17 PM IST

UK Brexit Bill to make it easier to repeal, amend law copied from EU

New legislation would facilitate changes to ensure the regulations better suit Britain, says Boris Johnson's govt.

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2022 | 8:42 AM IST