Brexit transition

The UK has left the European Union. The transition period during which our future trading relationship and customs arrangements were negotiated finished on 31 December 2020. After that there were new rules for business and citizens.

Read our strategy for the transition.

Download our EU Transition Strategy document (PDF) [472KB]

Keeping up-to-date

The Government publishes updated guidance for individuals and businesses at www.gov.uk/transition (opens new window).

You can also sign up for email alerts (opens new window) when the Government adds or updates web pages with information about the Brexit transition.