Brexit (/ ˈbrɛksɪt, ˈbrɛɡzɪt /; [1] a portmanteau of "Britain" and "Exit") was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). Brexit took place at 23:00 GMT on 31 January 2020 …

1 day 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.

May 4, 2015 · Brexit refers to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union after voting to do so in a June 2016 referendum.

In some ways, Brexit has not played out as either supporters or opponents anticipated. The COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine piled on more economic disruption, and made it harder to …

Mar 11, 2026 · From the 2016 referendum to the 2025 UK-EU reset, here's how Brexit unfolded and what it means for trade, travel, and the economy today.

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Apr 21, 2026 · Brexit is a portmanteau of “British exit” that refers to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, ending 47 years of membership. It was triggered by a national referendum that took …

May 1, 2026 · Brexit is the name the media is using to refer to the British exit from the European Union. The EU is the union between 27 European countries which has previously allowed for free trade and …

3 days ago · The text on reversing Brexit was part of a broader declaration by European Green party leaders calling for energy independence and action to counter the far-right.

In June 2016, British citizens voted to leave the European Union (EU) - this became known as BREXIT. This research guide provides sources for those doing research on the history of Great Britain's …