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We provided expert analysis during the UK’s exit from the EU and continue to monitor the consequences of Brexit for UK government.
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Despite Horizon, Brexit will continue to haunt Rishi Sunak
Improvements in the UK's relationship with the EU haven't brought an end to the government's Brexit headaches.
Government sees some sense at last on the Retained EU Law Bill
Rishi Sunak and Kemi Badenoch were right to face down their critics and amend the Retained EU Law Bill.
The Windsor Framework improves the protocol – now the UK and EU need to make it work
Putting the Windsor Framework into practice will need the new spirit of cooperation between the UK and EU to continue.
Rishi Sunak’s three Brexit headaches
Brexit is far from done – and Rishi Sunak's party stands in his way of being able to move on.
Northern Ireland protocol
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Brexit deal: the Northern Ireland protocol
The Northern Ireland protocol aims to avoid the introduction of a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event that there is a no-deal Brexit.
The Windsor Framework
On 27 February, the UK and EU announced a new ‘Windsor Framework’ to make changes to the protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
What does the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill say – and what does it mean?
Explore our Brexit work
Search our Brexit publications to find reports, explainers and commentary on all aspects of the UK’s exit from the EU and its post-Brexit future. Read our latest analysis or look back through our archive.
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Post-Brexit opportunities
Agriculture after Brexit
The government risks its reforms being seen as a failure by some (if not all) of farmers, environmentalists, taxpayers and consumers.
Taking back control of regulation
Government must invest time and effort to reap the benefits of post-Brexit regulatory freedoms.
Taking back control of subsidies
A UK state aid regime needs rules and a strong regulator to avoid wasting taxpayer money and protect competition within the UK internal market.
Our latest Brexit events
Taking back control of agriculture: can the government deliver a Brexit dividend?
What needs to be done to ensure a better future for food, farming and land use in England.
Will the Subsidy Control Bill make the UK's new state aid regime a Brexit success?
The government's Subsidy Control Bill sets out how the UK will replace EU state aid rules, but will this deliver a post-Brexit dividend?
The UK border: will supply chain problems get worse?
From disrupted supply chains to a shortage of lorry drivers, Brexit and Covid have combined to cause major problems at the UK border.
UK-EU deals
UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The Institute’s initial analysis of the Brexit deal which governs the UK and EU's future trading and security relationship.
Brexit deal: the Withdrawal Agreement
The UK and the EU agreed draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the EU on 17 October 2019.
Our Brexit team
Jess Sargeant
Associate Director
Stormont Brake: The Windsor Framework
Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow