Japan and the United Kingdom reach a tentative free trade agreement, which British trade secretary Liz Truss hails as the UK's "first major post-Brexit trade deal". 2020-09-11
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces October 15, 2020, as the deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union. 2020-09-6
The House of Commons of the United Kingdom votes 358–234 to pass the government's Brexit withdrawal agreement for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union on 31 January 2020. The bill will now head to the House of Lords for final approval. The bill also rules out extending trade talks with the EU beyond 31 December 2020, known as the "transition period". 2019-12-20
The European Commission announces that the European Union has agreed to a further extension of the Brexit deadline. The length of the extension is yet to be decided. 2019-10-25
Dominic Raab says the UK Government will abide by the upcoming Supreme Court's ruling on the lawfulness of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's prorogation of Parliament. When asked if the Government would prorogue Parliament again if it wins, he answers that he's "keen not to take levers off the table that weaken the position of the UK in Brussels". 2019-09-22
The UK Supreme Court begins considering the lawfulness of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's prorogation of Parliament. It is jointly considering two appeals. One is against a ruling by the High Court under English law that the issue is solely a matter for the Prime Minister and one the courts do not have jurisdiction over. The other is against a ruling by the Court of Session under Scots law declaring the suspension unlawful and a nullity, and requiring Johnson to recall Parliament. 2019-09-17
European Union leaders approve the proposed Brexit deal, at a summit in Brussels. 2018-11-25
Taoiseach Enda Kenny says that Irish unity must be considered in Brexit talks. 2016-09-9
The Bank of England issues an unusually sharp warning about the possible economic consequences of an "Out" vote in the upcoming Brexit referendum. 2016-05-12