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• Brexit to officially take place as U.K. strikes out on its own from European Union

  Brexit, in essence, takes place at the strike of midnight Thursday in Brussels -- an hour earlier London time -- when the U.K. leaves de-facto membership of the European Union.

  World

  Dec 31, 2020
  
• U.K. says ‘bumpy moments’ still ahead for businesses despite Brexit trade deal

  Businesses were scrambling Monday to digest the details and implications of the 1,240-page deal sealed by the EU and the U.K. on Christmas Eve.

  World

  Dec 28, 2020
  
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• Britain focuses on no-deal Brexit preparations as EU talks grow sour

  Britain left the EU on Jan. 31 but talks have so far made little headway on agreeing a new trade deal for when a status-quo transition arrangement ends in December.

  World

  Sep 7, 2020
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• U.K. lawmakers approve Brexit bill with departure planned for Jan. 31

  But despite Johnson’s repeated promise to “get Brexit done” on Jan. 31, the departure will only mark the start of the first stage of the country’s EU exit.

  Politics

  Jan 9, 2020
• EU sets Britain tough divorce terms, slams budget veto

  European Union leaders endorsed stiff divorce terms for Britain and warned Britons to have "no illusions" about swiftly securing a new relationship to keep access to EU markets.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2017
• Brexit: UK negotiator denies claims the government is blackmailing the EU on trade

  David Davis said Prime Minister Theresa May's letter triggering Brexit made clear Britain wants to continue to work with the EU on a range of issues, including security, for both sides.

  World

  Mar 30, 2017
• As Brexit nears, U.K. ponders fast-tracking Commonwealth visas

  Canadians could see shorter lines at the U.K. border and more flexibility on work visas, if some Conservative British MPs have their way

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2017
• Theresa May triggers Article 50, starting 2 year Brexit process

  Britain is set to formally file for divorce from the European Union Wednesday, walking out on a 44-year relationship.

  World

  Mar 29, 2017
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• Bill Morneau says Canada expects Britain to be part of EU trade deal after Brexit

  Canada expects Britain to be part of the CETA trade deal between Canada and the European Union, and stands ready to work with Britain on how the system will function after Brexit.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2016