Brexit | Meaning, Referendum, Date, & Consequences | Britannica
WEB2 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.
Brexit - Wikipedia
WEBBrexit (/ ˈbrɛksɪt, ˈbrɛɡzɪt /, [1] a portmanteau of "British exit") was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). 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 and Impact: The Truth About the U.K. Leaving the …
WEBAug 30, 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.
Brexit: What you need to know about the UK leaving the EU
WEBDec 30, 2020 · Here's what some of them mean: Transition period: The 11-month period following the UK's exit from the EU (finishing at the end of 2020), during which time the UK has followed EU rules,...
What Is Brexit? Updates on Britain's Split From E.U. - The New York Times
WEBNov 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,...
Brexit: Your simple guide to the UK leaving the EU - BBC
WEBJul 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 Brexit Means - Council on Foreign Relations
WEBJul 22, 2019 · What Brexit Means. Brexit supporters argue that the EU threatens sovereignty and stifles growth, while opponents counter that EU membership strengthens trade, investment, and the UK’s standing in...
Brexit: Your simple guide to the UK leaving the EU - BBC News
WEBJul 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 Brexit? And What Happens Next? - The New York Times
WEBWhat follows is a basic guide to Brexit: what it is, how it turned into a political mess and how it may ultimately be resolved.
Brexit: New era for UK as it completes separation from European …
WEBJan 1, 2021 · Reuters. A new era has begun for the United Kingdom after it completed its formal separation from the European Union. The UK stopped following EU rules at 23:00 GMT, as replacement arrangements for...
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