Bbc breaking news brexit
Here are the latest breaking news updates from the BBC on Brexit:
Latest Updates:
- UK and EU agree on Brexit trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on a post-Brexit trade agreement, which will avoid tariffs and quotas on goods traded between the two sides. The agreement was announced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Christmas Eve. (BBC News, 24 December 2020)
- Brexit transition period ends: The UK's transition period with the EU has come to an end, marking the beginning of a new era in UK-EU relations. The UK is now officially outside the EU's single market and customs union. (BBC News, 31 December 2020)
- UK-EU trade talks resume: The UK and EU have resumed trade talks in an effort to reach a post-Brexit trade agreement. The talks are taking place in Brussels and are expected to continue for several days. (BBC News, 2 January 2021)
- Brexit: What happens next?: The UK has left the EU, but what happens next? The BBC has put together a guide to help you understand the implications of Brexit and what to expect in the coming months. (BBC News, 31 December 2020)
Recent Developments:
- UK-EU trade talks collapse: The UK and EU have failed to reach a post-Brexit trade agreement, with the EU saying that the UK's proposals do not meet its demands. The UK has accused the EU of being "inflexible" and "unreasonable". (BBC News, 10 December 2020)
- Brexit: What is the Northern Ireland protocol?: The Northern Ireland protocol is a key part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement, which aims to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland. The protocol has been the subject of controversy, with some arguing that it could create a border in the Irish Sea. (BBC News, 24 November 2020)
- Brexit: What are the implications for the UK's economy?: The UK's decision to leave the EU is expected to have significant implications for the country's economy. The BBC has put together a guide to help you understand the potential impact on trade, investment, and jobs. (BBC News, 31 October 2020)
Brexit Timeline:
- 23 June 2016: The UK holds a referendum on whether to leave the EU, with 51.9% voting in favor of Brexit.
- 29 March 2017: The UK triggers Article 50, formally notifying the EU of its intention to leave.
- 31 January 2020: The UK and EU agree on a withdrawal agreement, which sets out the terms of the UK's departure from the EU.
- 31 October 2020: The UK leaves the EU's single market and customs union, marking the beginning of a transition period.
- 31 December 2020: The transition period comes to an end, and the UK is officially outside the EU's single market and customs union.