Understanding Brexit means looking at how the UK left the European Union, what changed afterwards, and how Britain’s relationship with Europe continues to evolve. Discover what changed after Brexit, examine the UK's relationship with the EU today, and explore the questions surrounding its future. Our aim is to provide reliable information that helps you understand the issues and draw your own conclusions.
Understanding Brexit: Explore the Issues
Explore how Brexit came about, what changed afterwards, how the UK and EU work together today, and the questions surrounding their future relationship. Each topic will distinguish sourced facts from interpretation, helping readers examine the evidence in context.
Brexit Explained
A clear introduction to the background, key events and terminology of Brexit, with explanations, timelines and links to primary sources.
Explore →What Changed?
Explore how Brexit has affected the UK's relationship with the European Union, including trade, travel, business and cooperation. Examine the evidence behind the changes and what they mean today.
Explore →UK & EU Today
Explore how the UK and European Union work together today, including trade, travel, scientific research and security cooperation. Understand the agreements that shape their current relationship and examine the evidence behind them.