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Brexit day: Britain quits EU, steps into transition twilight zone
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant change to its place in the world since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of war.
'We are free': Flag-waving Britons cheer in Brexit
Singing patriotic songs and waving Union Jacks, thousands of Britons flocked to a muddy patch of grass outside parliament on a damp Friday night to toast their moment of history: Britain's departure from the European Union.
Flag-waving Britons stage noisy Brexit welcome outside parliament
Singing patriotic songs and waving Union Jack flags, thousands of Britons flocked to a muddy patch of grass outside parliament on a damp Friday night to watch their moment of history: Britain's departure from the European Union.
EU seeks to put brave face on Brexit day, warns UK of costs of divergence
European Union leaders sought to put a brave face on Brexit on Friday, saying the remaining 27 countries united can tackle climate change and technological transformation despite losing a member state for the first time.
Now EU must deliver, Commission chief says on Brexit day
Britain's departure from the European Union shows the bloc must deliver for its citizens and its leaders must stand up for the project or else risk it failing, the head of the European Union's executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Friday.
Irish PM says EU, Britain not that far away on trade
The European Union and Britain are further apart in rhetoric than substance as they begin future trade talks, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said ahead of Britain's departure from the bloc on Friday.
France's Macron warns Britain it can't be 'in and out' of the EU
President Emmanuel Macron warned on Friday that although France wanted to forge close ties with Britain after Brexit, it could not expect to be treated the same way as when it was part of the European Union.
Joy and sadness: how the world is reacting on Brexit Day
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union at 2300 GMT on Friday, ending its 47-year membership of the world's biggest trading bloc.
UK's Brussels embassy takes down EU flag as sun sets on Brexit day
The European Union's flag was removed from outside the British embassy to the EU in Brussels on Friday, hours before the United Kingdom was set to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership.
EU banks face toughest stress test for low rates, no EU-UK trade deal
The European Union's banking watchdog has launched its toughest stress test of lenders to check on their resilience to very low interest rates, trade tensions and Britain failing to get an EU trade deal after Brexit.
Germany wants to conclude Brexit talks by year's end - minister
Germany wants to do all it can to conclude negotiations with Britain on its future relationship with the European Union by the end of this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Friday.
Macron to address France on Brexit - French presidency
France's President Emmanuel Macron will make a televised address on Friday on Britain's departure from the European Union, his office said.
Through the Brexit looking glass: What changes and what stays the same?
Brexit is the United Kingdom's biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?
A long and winding road: The UK journey in and out of the EU
The United Kingdom voted on June 23, 2016 to leave the European Union. It will finally leave at 2300 GMT on Jan. 31 after what has been a tortuous road in and out of membership. [nL8N2A048G]
'New dawn' Brexit to do list: money, charming Trump and making friends
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union at 2300 GMT on Friday but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a bulging to-do list for what he has cast as a "new dawn" for the country.
EU checks UK compliance with market rules after Brexit
The European Union's markets watchdog said it will check how Britain applies the bloc's financial rules during the transition period that follows Brexit on Friday.
EU: the more UK distance from bloc rules, the less market access
The more Britain diverges from EU rules and regulations after Brexit, the less access to the bloc's single market it will have, European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday.
UK government wants Canada-style free trade deal with EU - spokesman for PM Johnson
The British government has been clear it is seeking a Canada-style free trade agreement with the European Union after Brexit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Friday.
British, EU level trade playing field possible but difficult - Irish PM
There is scope for the European Union and Britain to agree to maintain equal standards in a future trade deal, but coming to such an agreement will be hugely difficult, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday.
Brexit to bring new start for EU, no fewer opportunities - Commission chief
The EU will start a new chapter after Britain leaves, with no fewer opportunities as a united force on global issues from climate change to technological transformation, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
PM Johnson to accept Canada‑style trade deal with EU - The Times
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ready to accept the "off-the-shelf" trade model that was first proposed by Chief European Union negotiator Michel Barnier, the Times newspaper reported, citing content from a speech to be given by Johnson on Monday.
The French fishermen who could sink Britain's post-Brexit ambitions
For the British government, a successful Brexit means re-asserting economic sovereignty and landing a trade deal with Europe. Trawler captain Stephane Fait and his fellow French fisherman could sink that plan.
'Dawn of a new era': Johnson 'respectfully' marks Brexit day
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hail Brexit day on Friday as "the dawn of a new era" and pledge to unite Britain in an address to the nation which he hopes will draw a line under years of angry debate over the European Union.
In Brussels, a quiet last nod for Brexit and a rainy 'au revoir'
Brexit cleared its last formal hurdle in Brussels on Thursday, setting Britain's Jan. 31 exit from the European Union in stone, but it was an unceremonious moment and a party in the heart of the EU's capital to say "au revoir" was a rain-drenched washout.
We will find new path with London after Brexit, say EU leaders
The European Union will work hard to forge a future as an ally and partner of Britain after their divorce on Friday, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen wrote in Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung daily.
Through the Brexit looking glass: What changes and what stays the same?
Brexit is the United Kingdom's biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?
A long and winding road: The UK journey in and out of the EU
The United Kingdom voted on June 23, 2016 to leave the European Union. It will finally leave at 2300 GMT on Jan. 31 after what has been a tortuous road in and out of membership.
Tears and cheers as EU lawmakers give final nod to Brexit
The European Parliament gave final approval to Britain's divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, paving the way for the country to quit the bloc on Friday after nearly half a century and delivering a major setback for European integration.
'New dawn' Brexit to do list: money, charming Trump and making friends
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union at 2300 GMT on Friday but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a bulging to do list for what he has cast as a "new dawn" for the country.
EU27 give quiet, final nod to Brexit agreement
Brexit cleared its final formal hurdle on Thursday as the 27 European Union member states that Britain will leave behind approved the withdrawal agreement reached last October after more than three years of tortuous negotiations.
ECB is prepared to act on any post-Brexit market turbulence
The European Central Bank stands ready to act on any post-Brexit market volatility, it said on Thursday, just a day before Britain is due to leave the European Union after years of preparation.
Into the Brexit unknown, a dis-United Kingdom exits the European Union
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union an hour before midnight on Friday, casting off into an uncertain Brexit future that also challenges Europe's post-World War Two project of forging unity from the ruins of conflict.
Brexit could mean £5 billion tax loss from finance - academic
A shift in banking and trading from London to the European Union after Brexit could mean a loss of 3-5 billion pounds a year in taxes, an academic and former banker told a committee in Britain's House of Lords on Wednesday.
On eve of Brexit, Britain faces critical test to defend drug trial crown
It's 2023. Britain's brightest and best drug researchers are packing their bags as clinical trials start to dwindle, leaving a nation renowned as a global leader in pharmaceutical development to face a future in the slow lane.
Explainer: Brexit 'done' at last - now for the hard part
At the stroke of midnight in Brussels on Friday, Britain will leave the European Union and Prime Minister Boris Johnson will deliver on his election promise to "Get Brexit Done".
EU parliament gives final approval to Brexit deal
The European Parliament on Wednesday gave its final approval to Britain's divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for Brexit to take place on Friday.
Brexit crusader Farage: "I'll miss playing the villain"
As Nigel Farage packed a few belongings into a box at his office in the European Union's parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, he reflected that he will miss the very institution on which - as its bluntest critic - he built his political career.
EU accepts Brexit extension is very unlikely, Ireland says
European Union members now accept that the British government is very unlikely to seek an extension to Brexit talks and that there is "no chance" of concluding a full free trade deal by the end of the year, Ireland's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Britain to introduce bill to end automatic EU fishing rights in UK waters
The British government said it will introduce a bill into parliament on Wednesday for legislation to end automatic rights for European Union vessels to fish in UK waters.
EU's Barnier eyes loose association deal as basis for new British ties
Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told the 27 EU states staying on together that a loose so-called association agreement like the one the bloc has with Ukraine should serve as the basis for a new relationship with Britain, diplomatic sources said.
The City and Brexit: what changes and when
Britain leaves the European Union at 2300 GMT on Friday but has yet to negotiate a deal on future trading relations with the bloc.
Germany, France fret over time for new deal on eve of Brexit
French and German ministers warned there was little time to agree a new trade deal with Britain as they arrived on Tuesday for the last senior European Union meeting in Brussels at which the United Kingdom is represented as a member state.
UK should lower planned salary threshold for migrants, report says
Britain should cut a salary threshold for migrants to 25,600 pounds a year to help fill jobs after Brexit, a government commissioned report said, while warning a planned overhaul of the immigration system could hit economic growth.
Missing you already - how Brexit tilts EU political alliances
Britain's exit from the EU is reshaping the balance of power in Europe, removing one of the bloc's two big military powers and one of the top contributors to its budget. Britain has been an outspoken supporter of free trade, close ties with the United States and a tough sanctions policy towards Russia. Here are some issues:
German industry bloc says hard Brexit risk remains
The risk of a disorderly Brexit will remain even after Britain leaves the European Union (EU) this week, Germany's powerful BDI industry association said on Tuesday, urging both sides to aim for a basic trade agreement by the end of the year.
UK's no-deal Brexit ad blitz did not leave Britain better prepared - watchdog
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to launch one of the biggest advertising campaigns since World War Two to get Britain ready for a no-deal Brexit was largely ineffective, according to a report by the government's spending watchdog.
