Brexit

What is 'Brexit'? The term is short for "British exit" - shorthand for the UK's exit from the EU following the referendum result on June 23 2016. Check back here for all the latest brexit news.

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BrexitBrexit vote to change in retirement plans for one in four people over 55

Just over one in four people approaching retirement have changed their plans in some way following the vote to leave the EU, survey finds

BrexitBrits should see positive side of Brexit and stop moaning, says ex-bank boss

Lord Mervyn King says there are "real opportunities” from leaving the EU but that a rocky road may yet lie ahead

BrexitBrexit worries won't stop Brits heading for holiday hotspots in 2017

Study says travel industry figures show bookings for next summer are currently 11 per cent up on the 2016 peak period - bringing Christmas cheer to travel agents

Best pictures of 2016Not sure whether to laugh or cry at 2016 - you can't help but giggle at our comic take on the year

The way this year played out, you often weren’t sure whether to laugh or cry but our man was on hand to solve the problem by making you cry with laughter

BrexitTop BBC journalist reveals she heard 'Queen Backs Brexit' claim - but didn't run it

Laura Kuenssberg heard the story - which led to a press watchdog ruling - but did not run it on the BBC because she only had one source's word

ViralThe world's best pranks of 2016 - the year of the clown epidemic, mean boyfriends and funny footballers

The rise of the clown epidemic, which started in the US before spreading to Europe, saw dozens of videos appearing of sightings and outright scary scenes

PoliticsFormer Bank of England chief Mervyn King says Britain should be more 'confident' about Brexit

Mervyn King, who was the central bank's governor from 2003 to 2013, has voiced radically different opinions from his more cautious successor Mark Carney

BrexitBrexit to send UK economy crashing down the global table as value of pound will slump

An analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) says the slump in the value of the pound will take its toll

BrexitBrexit is 'God-given' chance to steal business from Britain, Donald Trump's trade aide declares

Billionaire businessman Wilbur Ross will be responsible for negotiating a free trade deal with the UK and his comments will raise concerns over the incoming US administration

BrexitBrexit leads to more than 100 firms looking to move business from Britain to Ireland

The bulk of the interest has come from banks and financial institutions based in the City of London

BrexitQueen's Christmas Message praises 'ordinary people doing extraordinary things'

In her televised message the Queen said "on our own" we could not solve global problems but the collective effect of many could have a positive impact

The QueenThe Queen will praise 'ordinary people doing extraordinary things' and Team GB athletes in her Christmas Day message

The long serving monarch is planning on honouring the great and the good in 2016's Christmas message

Theresa MayTheresa May calls for people to embrace Brexit and 'come together' in her first Christmas message

The PM also talked about the success of the UK Olympic teams during 2016

Celebrity ChristmasEven though we've lost icons and seen wars rage in 2016 there was much to love and laugh about

Brian Reade delivers a few personal gifts to the best and worst of the last year from Donald Trump to politicians dancing and footballers having a point

PoliticsThe 26 weirdest moments in British politics in 2016

Here's our roundup of the most bizarre stories the Mirror Politics team have found ourselves covering this utterly bizarre year

Love18 heartwarming stories to prove that 2016 wasn't all bad

From a little boy who puts teddies on babies' graves to the stranger who saved a family's home

David CameronDavid Cameron may not have been right man to lead Remain, admits former spin doctor

"Sir" Craig Oliver, Cameron's former press chief, admitted there may be some truth in the idea that he was not the right man to lead the campaign

BrexitBrexit means Brexit, Your Majesty: Queen 'disappointed' at Theresa May's lack of detail

The monarch reportedly was "disappointed" that the Prime Minister declined to reveal her plans for leaving the EU during her first stay at Balmoral

BrexitWoman, 21, who went topless and painted herself in Union Jack colours to fight Brexit in dock for blocking roads

Sibi Moore in court after Heathrow demonstration months after she and pal Claire Green stripped off and painted themselves as EU and UK flags to support Remain camp

Brexit'Europe opposed to favourable Brexit deal for Britain' as support for UK dwindles

EU opposition to Britain’s withdrawal has hardened in the six months since the referendum

Christmas dinner'Toxic turkey' could become reality as Food Standards Agency plans to let private firms carry out inspections

Poll by union Unison found move will make Brits less confident about festive meals

Theresa MayTheresa May seeks help with a thorny problem - the roses in her garden

Gardeners' Question Time tell Prime Minister to move her roses after they failed to produce many flowers

PoliticsHow much of the last year can you remember? Try Mirror Politics' fiendish 2016 Christmas Quiz

2016 witnessed a tumultuous year in politics. But how much can you remember? Try our quiz here:

BrexitBrexit and trade departments have ONE non-London civil servant between them

MPs fear Northern firms and industry risk being left out of the Brexit negotiations