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Ten years after Brexit: assessing the long-term impact on the UK economy

A decade after British voters chose to leave the European Union, economists, business leaders and policymakers continue to debate the full consequences of one of the most significant political and economic decisions in modern British history. While Brexit delivered greater national control over trade......

A decade after Brexit, Britain’s financial industry shows resilience despite lasting changes

Ten years after the Brexit referendum reshaped the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, Britain’s financial sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, even as it continues to face significant structural changes. Before the 2016 vote, many financial institutions warned......

UK net migration nearly halves as immigration policies tighten

Long-term net migration to United Kingdom has nearly halved in 2025, driven by stricter immigration policies introduced in recent years, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to December, down......

Britain’s Brexit debate returns to the political spotlight

Nearly a decade after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, Brexit has returned to the center of political debate. The discussion was revived after senior Labour politician Wes Streeting described Brexit as a “catastrophic mistake” and suggested that Britain could eventually......

Donald Trump threatens to reconsider trade deal with the United Kingdom

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of revisiting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, signaling potential tensions in transatlantic economic relations. The agreement, concluded last year between Washington and London, aimed to limit U.S. tariffs on most British manufactured......

UK mussel shipments blocked by French customs amid brexit tensions

A leading UK mussel exporter, Offshore Shellfish, has reported that three of its shipments to the European Union were refused entry by French customs, forcing their destruction and resulting in losses of around £150,000 (€170,000). The company’s commercial director, Sarah Holmyard,......

Spain and UK sign first bilateral framework agreement in post-Brexit era

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in London on Wednesday to sign a historic framework agreement, marking the first bilateral deal between the two nations since the UK’s departure from the European Union. The agreement comes as a significant......

Spain and UK to end Gibraltar border checks by January 2026

Border controls between Gibraltar and Spain are set to be eliminated at the start of 2026, according to reports on the post-Brexit agreement surrounding Gibraltar’s future relationship with the European Union. This development aims to streamline movement for thousands of people and goods daily......

UK falling behind EU on green standards after brexit rollback

The United Kingdom is facing growing criticism for weakening environmental protections inherited from the European Union, despite Labour’s pledge not to reduce standards. An analysis by experts and NGOs shows that, five years after Brexit, the country is lagging behind Europe in areas such as clean......