The U.K. left without agreement on its future economic relationship with the EU, which accounted for half the country’s trade. The political departure was followed by 11 months of testy negotiations on divorce terms, culminating in agreement on Christmas Eve in 2020.

Friday marks the fifth anniversary of Britain's official departure from the European Union - an event that has changed the country economically, socially and politically

Five years after the United Kingdom exited the European Union, polls suggest public opinion has reversed on the issue, with a majority of people now believing it was a mistake. #EuropeNews

London Correspondent Tommy Meskill reports that five years on after Britain leaving the European Union, the exit continues to impact households and businesses across the UK.

Five years on, it is "clear" that Brexit has "imposed costs, particularly on goods exports, without any large offsetting benefits", said The Economist. At the same time the "geopolitical situation has deteriorated",

Trump is serious about tariffs and is angry with Europe. Keir Starmer must use Brexit freedoms so Britain can escape trade wars and thrive.

The Independent's latest virtual event explored Brexit's impact nearly five years post-EU departure. Panellists included Labour MP Stella Creasy; Conservative MP Mark Francois; former Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox,