Europe
What is the Irish backstop?
The “Irish backstop” is an insurance policy in UK-EU Brexit negotiations to ensure there is no hard border in Ireland. Read
Analysis
Brexit negotiations
Fact checks on the key issues debated and reported during the UK's negotiations to leave the european union
Europe
There are lots of things wrong with this MP’s Brexit poll
Charlie Elphicke MP used a poll from his own Facebook page to show the “astonishing” popularity of a free trade deal. But polling like this is deeply flawed. Read
Analysis
Europe
The no deal papers: why no deal could mean lots of little deals on travel
What could no deal mean for UK-EU airline and bus routes, and airport security checks? Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck
Question Time on 20 September 2018 came from the West Yorkshire town of Dewsbury. Topics covered included the Chequers deal, rail nationalisation, Islamophobia, and party conferences. Read
Analysis
BBC Question Time: Recap and Factcheck
Question Time on September 13, 2018 came from the Oxfordshire town of Banbury. Topics covered included the Salisbury poisoning, Brexit, zero hours contracts, and prisons. Read
Analysis
Europe
Three things you might want to know about the government’s preparations for a No Deal Brexit
A number of new guidance documents came out today, and we’ve picked out just three things that could directly affect you. Read
Analysis
Europe
Post-Brexit trade deals: the Norway and Canada options explained
We look at possible models for a UK-EU free trade deal after Brexit, based on Norway and Canada’s deals. It covers tariffs, customs checks, trade with the rest of the world, and EU regulation. Read
Analysis
Europe
Who can stay in the UK after Brexit?
The government plans to allow citizens of other EU countries and family members to apply for settled status after Brexit. This gives them the same rights to live and work in the UK as they have now. Read
Analysis
Europe
Brexit bill: What amendments have been passed?
This week the Commons voted on 15 amendments that have been passed in the House of Lords over the past few months. We looked at what happened. Read
Analysis
Europe
Post-Brexit customs: Max fac and the customs partnership explained
The government outlined two post-Brexit customs options. “Max fac” aims to create a “frictionless” customs border. A customs partnership would create a system where the UK collects EU tariffs. Read
Analysis
