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Has Brexit been a failure? A majority of Brits think so

A new opinion poll has found that most British voters see leaving the EU as a huge failure for the country, especially around broken promises on NHS funding.

Food and Drink

Post-Brexit Brits will be able to buy pint-sized bottles of wine

The decision comes after decades of argument over EU rules governing units of measurement.

Travel News

UK is relaxing entry rules for French students on school trips

Plans have been announced to ease travel restrictions for French pupils coming to the UK on school trips.

Markets

Post-Brexit financial reforms a dud, says parliamentary committee

The UK Treasury promised to boost the competitiveness of the country's financial sector post-Brexit. One year on, MPs say these "big promises" are undelivered.

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Business

European governments seek to unshackle from UK financial infrastructure

The EU is worried continual dependence on London-based financial clearing houses jeopardises bank stability

Europe News

'Win-win': UK set to return to key EU research programme on 1 January

The United Kingdom will make its return to the European Union's science research programme, Horizon Europe, on 1 January 2024, both sides confirmed on Monday.

Art

Banksy’s Brexit mural destroyed in UK

Banksy's Brexit mural, valued at approximately £1.4 million, has been destroyed for good, after a 2019 whitewashing and the demolition of the Dover building.

Lifestyle

Study finds higher cognitive ability linked to Brexit ‘Remain’ vote

The study found that higher cognitive ability is linked to a 'Remain' vote. "Depending on which side of the debate you fall, reading this may fill you with anger or joy."

United Kingdom

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins right-wing GB News channel

GB News, a broadcaster which is no stranger to controversy, says it's proud that the disgraced politician is joining their "family".

Europe News

City of London wants permanent EU market access for UK clearing houses

London's financial district is calling for the EU to grant it access to its lucrative derivatives market past 2025 and pave the way for the two sides to "rebuild trust" after Brexit.

United Kingdom

UK migrant barge sparks debate on asylum seeker treatment

A small seaside town on the south coast of England, home to a giant migrant barge, has once again found itself at the heart of a British debate regarding the treatment of asylum seekers.

Travel News

Is this the real launch date of the EU's new Entry/Exit scheme?

The EU had said the scheme would launch in 'late 2024' but now a British newspaper has published an exact date.

Business

UK: Alcohol-free beverages to be labelled as ‘wine’

The UK government wants to water down wine in an effort to make consumers’ lives easier and favour the post-Brexit UK wine industry.

United Kingdom

Britain's Labour Party senses it's on the verge of regaining power

Members of Britain’s opposition Labour Party gathered in Liverpool on Sunday for their annual conference with an unfamiliar feeling: optimism.

Europe News

Brits regret Brexit but rejoining the EU is unlikely

Protests and demands for the UK to rejoin the EU are growing steadily in the UK, where most are saying Brexit has failed.

Economy

EU urged to stall post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles

If put in place, the tariffs could cost EU vehicle makers €4.3 billion over the next three years, according to the ACEA

United Kingdom

'We have to make it work': UK opposition wants new Brexit deal

"We will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK," said Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer.

United Kingdom

EU citizens who moved from the UK speak of Brexit's impact on them

Many wanted to leave the United Kingdom after the referendum result. Now a new report hears from those who did, and the impact on their families.

Europe News

UK rejoins EU's €95.5 billion Horizon research programme

The United Kingdom is set to rejoin Horizon Europe, the European Union's €95.5 billion science research programme, both sides confirmed on Thursday morning.

Art

Brexit blight for British musicians as they lose out on gigs and jobs

They say increased bureaucracy and costs leave them out of pocket.