Brexit news 2018

Here are some of the key Brexit news stories from 2018:

January 2018

• The UK and EU agree on a transition period: The UK and EU agree on a 21-month transition period, known as the "implementation period", which will begin on March 30, 2019, and end on December 31, 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in the EU's customs union and single market, but will no longer be part of the EU's political institutions.
• Theresa May's Brexit plan faces criticism: Theresa May's Brexit plan, which includes a customs union and a "common rulebook" for goods, faces criticism from both pro-Brexit and pro-EU groups. The plan is seen as too soft by some, and too hard by others.

February 2018

• EU leaders reject May's Brexit plan: EU leaders reject Theresa May's Brexit plan, citing concerns over the Irish border and the rights of EU citizens in the UK. The rejection is seen as a major blow to May's government.
• UK and EU agree on citizens' rights: The UK and EU agree on the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU, including the right to live, work, and study in each other's countries.

March 2018

• UK and EU agree on divorce bill: The UK and EU agree on the divorce bill, with the UK agreeing to pay £39 billion to settle its outstanding debts to the EU.
• Theresa May survives no-confidence vote: Theresa May survives a no-confidence vote in the UK Parliament, after a rebellion by Conservative MPs over her Brexit plan.

April 2018

• UK and EU agree on Irish border: The UK and EU agree on the Irish border, with the UK agreeing to maintain an open border on the island of Ireland, and to avoid a hard border.
• Theresa May's Brexit plan is approved: Theresa May's Brexit plan is approved by the UK Parliament, after a series of concessions to pro-Brexit MPs.

May 2018

• UK and EU agree on trade talks: The UK and EU agree to start trade talks, with the aim of agreeing a new trade deal by the end of 2020.
• Theresa May's government loses majority: Theresa May's government loses its majority in the UK Parliament, after a by-election in which the Conservative Party loses its seat to the Liberal Democrats.

June 2018

• UK and EU agree on security cooperation: The UK and EU agree on security cooperation, including the sharing of intelligence and the fight against terrorism.
• Theresa May's Brexit plan is rejected: Theresa May's Brexit plan is rejected by the UK Parliament, after a series of amendments are passed, including one that would require the government to seek a customs union with the EU.

July 2018

• UK and EU agree on fishing rights: The UK and EU agree on fishing rights, with the UK agreeing to allow EU fishermen to continue fishing in UK waters for a limited period after Brexit.
• Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on customs union: Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on the customs union, with the UK agreeing to maintain a customs union with the EU for a limited period after Brexit.

August 2018

• UK and EU agree on citizens' rights: The UK and EU agree on the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU, including the right to live, work, and study in each other's countries.
• Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on Irish border: Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on the Irish border, with the UK agreeing to maintain an open border on the island of Ireland, and to avoid a hard border.

September 2018

• UK and EU agree on trade talks: The UK and EU agree to start trade talks, with the aim of agreeing a new trade deal by the end of 2020.
• Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on customs union: Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on the customs union, with the UK agreeing to maintain a customs union with the EU for a limited period after Brexit.

October 2018

• UK and EU agree on security cooperation: The UK and EU agree on security cooperation, including the sharing of intelligence and the fight against terrorism.
• Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on fishing rights: Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on fishing rights, with the UK agreeing to allow EU fishermen to continue fishing in UK waters for a limited period after Brexit.

November 2018

• UK and EU agree on citizens' rights: The UK and EU agree on the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU, including the right to live, work, and study in each other's countries.
• Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on Irish border: Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on the Irish border, with the UK agreeing to maintain an open border on the island of Ireland, and to avoid a hard border.

December 2018

• UK and EU agree on trade talks: The UK and EU agree to start trade talks, with the aim of agreeing a new trade deal by the end of 2020.
• Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on customs union: Theresa May's government agrees to compromise on the customs union, with the UK agreeing to maintain a customs union with the EU for a limited period after Brexit.

These are just some of the key Brexit news stories from 2018. The Brexit process has been complex and ongoing, with many developments and twists and turns throughout the year.