Rappler's latest stories on Brexit
EU, UK warn of big differences as Brexit talks move to London
The talks this month are being held in a more limited format than earlier rounds, in hopes that a more personal encounter can deliver a breakthrough
EU, Britain intensify talks on post-Brexit future
Hopes are that the intensification of the discussions will make it possible to deliver results after previous sessions, of mainly videolink talks, achieved little
Britain has to accept weaker economic ties with EU – Merkel
'If the United Kingdom does not want regulations comparable to that of Europe in terms of the environment, the labor market or social norms, our relations will lose intensity,' says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
More 'oomph': UK's Johnson eyes Brexit trade deal by July
(UPDATED) Both sides hope the intervention of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen could revive proceedings
UK formally rejects post-Brexit transition delay
London and Brussels have made very little progress in agreeing a new trade deal for when Britain leaves the EU's single market and customs union on December 31
Stalemate after 4th round of post-Brexit talks
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier reports 'no significant progress this week,' accusing London of backtracking on divorce terms agreed in 2019
Post-Brexit trade talks resume but little sign of breakthrough
With the sides camped out in conflicting visions of the way ahead, few experts expect this week's talks to bear fruit
Britain, EU in post-Brexit trade talks stalemate
EU negotiator Michel Barnier says 'no progress has been possible on the more difficult subjects,' despite Britain now having provided suggested texts in almost all areas of disagreement
EU, Britain restart push on post-Brexit ties amid virus gloom
The EU side accuses Britain of focusing only on issues dear to them and ignoring those essential for EU members, such as fishing, or on agreeing on minimum standards for health and the environment
EU and UK launch tough post-Brexit relationship talks
(UPDATED) The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his UK counterpart David Frost meet in Brussels, launching several months of intense talks that will mobilize about a hundred officials on each side
UK rejects EU trade demands, threatens to walk away
Two days after EU ministers approved their own joint approach to the negotiations, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government sets out its own red lines
Critics slam U.K. post-Brexit immigration plans
The new measures will make it easier for more qualified, English-speaking workers to get visas, and harder for low-skilled migrants to do so
Britain unveils points-based immigration plan
Each foreign worker must earn 70 points to be eligible, with a set number of points for each qualification or skill
Johnson, Barnier trade blows over post-Brexit ties
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier formally offers a deep future relationship but only as long as Britain makes guarantees to trade fairly
Brexit is here, what changes?
While there are some practical changes, London and Brussels will work on completing negotiations on new arrangements to guide future relations
New era for divided Britain as it leaves European Union
(3rd UPDATE) 'This is not an end but a beginning. This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act,' says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Britain leaves the EU – then what?
For one, Britain will lose its representation and voting rights in EU institutions
Brexit sealed with final Brussels vote
After Brexit the United Kingdom will become what the EU calls a 'third country,' outside the union, but the political and economic drama will continue
British minister attends 'historic' last EU council
The United Kingdom will formally leave the bloc at midnight on Friday, January 31
What will change the day after Brexit?
There will be no turning back – the union would have lost one of its largest and richest states, the first ever to quit the project
Brexit will not affect intel cooperation – EU official
Britain will still share intelligence through the Schengen Information System, which has become a tool for tracking jihadists entering Europe
European Union chiefs sign Brexit deal ahead of parliamentary vote
On Thursday, diplomats from the EU member states will approve the deal in writing. Then, on Friday, January 31, Britain spends its last day in the EU before leaving the bloc at 2300 GMT as clocks strike midnight in Brussels.
Queen gives assent for Britain to leave EU
With the head of state's ceremonial approval of the withdrawal legislation, Britain can finally leave its closest neighbors and trading partners after years of bickering and 3 delays
UK parliament ratifies Brexit divorce law
The only hurdle left to formal ratification now is royal assent by Queen Elizabeth II, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU on January 31
UK puts visas into pitch for post-Brexit trade with Africa
Opening the first UK-Africa Investment Summit in London, Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a clear pitch for business less than two weeks before Britain leaves the European Union
Brexit in sight as British MPs scrutinize divorce deal
Lawmakers begin 3 days of debate on legislation to enshrine Boris Johnson's divorce deal, with few hurdles to its passing expected after he won a comfortable majority at recent elections
Boris Johnson's Brexit deal secures first win in new parliament
The 358 to 234 vote paves the way for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to deliver on his winning general election promise to 'get Brexit done' by January 31
[OPINION] Why should Filipinos care about Brexit?
Will it get harder to travel to the UK? Will remittances be cheaper or more expensive? How easy will it be for Filipinos to get a job there?
UK PM to outlaw Brexit extension beyond 2020
The government is planning to block the transition period from going beyond the end of 2020, in a symbolic statement of intent
First stop, Brexit: UK's Johnson gets down to work
The Conservative leader is expected to carry out a limited cabinet reshuffle before welcoming new MPs to parliament following his landslide win in the December 12 general election
'Brexit election' raises hopes and fears in Northern Ireland
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ran the campaign on the promise to 'get Brexit done' — a simple but effective message with profound implications for Britain's most politically volatile region
Victorious Johnson urges Britain to move past Brexit divide
London stocks and the British pound jump on hopes of an end to years of uncertainty, which has hurt investment and economic growth
How the world is reacting to Johnson's big UK vote win
Here are some of the initial reactions
Johnson vows to get Brexit done after big election win
(3rd UPDATE) Boris Johnson's Conservative party secures 365 seats – its biggest majority since the heyday of Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s
EU warns of post-Brexit rival Britain after Johnson win
(UPDATED) But the EU chiefs, meeting in Brussels, also express relief that British voters have sent a clear message, bringing to an end the first phase of a crisis that has dogged Europe for more than 3 years
EU leaders keep quiet on Brexit as Britain votes
The 27 remaining European Union chiefs have a packed summit agenda and a dispute to resolve over how to fund the fight against climate change, but diplomats will have an ear to the ground for news from the United Kingdom
Jeremy Corbyn: Britain's main opposition leader
Jeremy Corbyn is offering the country a choice between a newly negotiated, softer form of Brexit and staying in the European Union
Boris Johnson: Polarizing leader focused on Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has toned down his trademark jokes and bluster, as he focuses on a promise to 'Get Brexit Done' by finally taking Britain out of the European Union
Polls tighten on eve of Britain's Brexit election
Britons head to the polls for the third time in 4 years on Thursday, December 12, against a backdrop of political deadlock since a 2016 referendum which saw a majority opt to leave the EU
UK's 'Brexit election' campaign enters final straight
Boris Johnson is hoping the poll hands his ruling Conservatives a majority, while Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn is trying to upset the odds and usher in Britain's first leftist government in 9 years
UK PM faces flak for ducking TV grilling
Four other major party leaders have subjected themselves to an uncomfortable grilling from the BBC's Andrew Neil but the prime minister has so far declined to do so
Boris Johnson unveils manifesto for Brexit Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists the deal will allow Britain to regain control over its laws, money and immigration policy
Britain's Lib Dems unveil 'stop Brexit' manifesto
The pro-European party, which has vowed to halt Britain's departure from the EU if it wins a majority, also outlines policies to tackle climate change, expand free childcare, and recruit more teachers
UK PM, Labour make election pitch to business
Confederation of British Industry chief executive Carolyn Fairbairn warns that 'extreme ideology' on both sides is weighing on business confidence
Britain's Johnson spars with election rivals on Brexit and Trump
Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson's main rival in the snap December 12 poll, has struggled to explain his position on Brexit ever since Britons narrowly triggered the divorce in a 2016 referendum
UK's Johnson 'sorry' for Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is a 'matter of deep regret'
Trump wades into UK polls with attack on opposition leader and Brexit warning
In unprecedented criticism of a candidate to be British premier from a sitting US president, Donald Trump says that Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn would be 'so bad' in the role
UK election campaign hots up on Brexit day that never was
Ahead of an election rally in London, veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn attacks Boris Johnson's 'born-to-rule Conservatives' who he says are only interested in protecting 'the privileged few'
Britain kicks off election battle over Brexit
Lawmakers put aside their disputes and overwhelmingly support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a snap general election on December 12
UK set for 3rd election in 4 years to try to break Brexit gridlock
(UPDATED) 'We will now launch the most ambitious and radical campaign for real change our country has ever seen,' says Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
