Brexit

Brexit refers to the United Kingdom's (UK) withdrawal from the European Union (EU), which occurred on January 31, 2020. The event aimed to achieve greater national sovereignty and an economic revival for the UK. Six years after leaving the EU, Brexit remains relevant as the UK navigates its new relationship with the bloc. Recent developments include concerns over asbestos contamination in children's play sand, tax protests by British pubs, stabilization of the music venue sector, and the UK's rejoining the Erasmus student exchange program. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues to have economic and political implications for both the UK and the EU.