Five Years After Brexit: UK's Economic and Political Challenges Persist

Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals a push for closer EU relations, but major economic and social impacts linger from the 2020 departure.

Since Brexit, the UK has faced slowed economic growth, with exports lagging behind OECD averages and investment stagnating.
Small and medium-sized businesses have been particularly affected by increased trade barriers and administrative burdens in EU trade.
Immigration patterns have shifted, with fewer EU workers and a rise in non-EU migrants filling critical labor shortages.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to reset UK-EU relations, focusing on defense and security cooperation while ruling out rejoining the EU or its single market.
Public sentiment has turned against Brexit, with a majority now viewing the decision as a mistake and favoring closer ties with the EU.