Brexit - Wikipedia
Brexit (/ ˈbrɛksɪt, ˈbrɛɡzɪt /, [1] a portmanteau of "British exit") was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a referendum held in the UK on 23 June 2016, Brexit officially took place at 23:00 GMT on 31 January 2020 (00:00 1 February 2020 CET).
Brexit | Meaning, Referendum, Date, & Consequences | Britannica
Jan 22, 2025 · 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.
Brexit: What you need to know about the UK leaving the EU
Dec 30, 2020 · After months of negotiations, the UK and European Union finally agreed a deal that will define their future relationship, which comes into effect at 23.00GMT on 31 December.
The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement - European Commission
The EU negotiated terms with the UK for its withdrawal from the EU, following the UK’s Brexit referendum in 2016. Read the full EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement here.
Brexit Meaning and Impact: The Truth About the U.K. Leaving the …
Dec 4, 2024 · Brexit refers to the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union (EU). Brexit took place on Jan. 31, 2020, following the June 2016 referendum in the country.
Could Britain ever rejoin the European Union? | The Independent
20 hours ago · F ive years ago, at 11pm on 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom ceased to be a member of the European Union – a club/superstate (according to taste) of which it had become a full member on 1 ...
Brexit: Your simple guide to the UK leaving the EU - BBC
Jul 30, 2019 · Brexit is short for "British exit" - and is the word people use to talk about the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union (EU). What is the EU?
Brexit: EU-UK relationship - EUR-Lex
The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020. On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum on their membership of the European Union (EU). The UK voted to leave the EU by 52% to 48%.
Brexit timeline: events leading to the UK’s exit from the European Union
The UK had long been expected to leave the European Union at 11pm on 29 March 2019. However, following a House of Commons vote on 14 March 2019, the Government sought permission from the EU to extend Article 50 and agree a later Brexit date.
What Is Brexit? Updates on Britain's Split From E.U. - The New York Times
Nov 8, 2021 · Britain broke from the European Union’s regulatory orbit on Jan. 1, casting off nearly a half-century inside the bloc and embarking on what analysts described as the biggest overnight change...