Britain and the European Union

The United Kingdom (Britain) was part of the European Union (EU), a group of European countries working together on economic and political issues. In 2016, Britain voted to leave the EU, a process called Brexit, which officially happened in 2020. This means the UK now makes its own rules without EU membership, affecting trade, regulation, and movement between the UK and EU countries. The goal of leaving was to regain control over laws and borders, but it also brought challenges like economic adjustments and changing international relationships.