Britain starts a new chapter outside EU after Brexit

Formal separation complete after months of negotiations

UK now free to strike trade deals around the world

The United Kingdom has left the European Union (EU) after months of negotiations. The two sides finally agreed on a deal that will allow the UK to start a new chapter outside the EU. With the world, gripped by the Coronavirus pandemic, it has been easy to lose track of what's happening, however, this is a significant moment for the UK.

The UK has been a member of the EU since 1973. During that time, it has benefited from access to the single market and the free movement of people. However, some people in the UK felt that the EU was too bureaucratic and that the UK would be better off outside of it. In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU in a referendum. The UK and EU have been negotiating a deal ever since.

The deal that has been agreed will allow the UK to leave the EU without a deal. This means that there will be no tariffs or quotas on goods traded between the UK and the EU. However, there will be some changes to the way that goods are traded. For example, goods will need to be checked for compliance with EU standards.

The deal also includes provisions for the free movement of people. UK citizens will no longer have the automatic right to live and work in the EU. However, there will be a transition period during which UK citizens can continue to live and work in the EU. The transition period will end on 31 December 2020.

The UK's exit from the EU is a significant moment in the country's history. It is the first time that a member state has left the EU. The UK is now free to strike trade deals around the world. However, it is also facing some challenges. The UK's economy is likely to be hit by the loss of access to the single market. The UK will also need to find a new way to cooperate with the EU on issues such as security and climate change.

Only time will tell what the future holds for the UK outside of the EU. However, one thing is for sure: a new era has begun.