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Revision as of 14:22, 6 September 2016
The term 'Brexit' is a combination of BRitain and EXIT, meaning the exit of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU).
A referendum on the issue was held in the UK on 23 June 2016.
The result of the referendum was to advise the UK Government to begin the process of the UK leaving the EU.
Depending on the context, 'Brexit' may refer to any or all of:
- The decision for the UK to leave the EU.
- The exit itself.
- The consequences, and potential consequences, both of the decision and of the exit itself.
- Less commonly, the referendum result or the referendum date of 23 June 2016.
See also
Other links
ACT Technical Guidance and Comment
Brexit 2016 - a post-referendum checklist for treasurers 16 August 2016
Brexit Painting by Numbers August 2016
Brexit - keep calm and make a plan
Brexit: a treasurer's checklist
Stephen Baseby's ACT blog: Brexit: will we, won't we; and what would it mean?
