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Science, Technology and R&D
Brexit has fundamentally altered the UK’s science, technology, and research sectors, impacting funding, international collaboration, and talent mobility. As science remains a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation, understanding these challenges - and how we can go about solving them - is vital for securing the UK’s future prosperity.
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The Cost of Brexit
Nearly nine years since the referendum, and five years since we officially left the EU, we know that Brexit has been deeply damaging for the UK. But do we know just how much Brexit has cost us? With so many figures floating about, it can be hard to know where to look and what to trust. So to make...
Youth Mobility Scheme
Since the UK left the EU, routes for mobility between the UK and our closest neighbours and allies have disappeared. That's why we propose a reciprocal youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU for 18-35 year olds for a period of up to 5 years. What do we recommend? Best for Britain supports th...
Creative, Arts and Culture
The UK's creative industries contribute £126 billion to the economy and employ over 2 million people. However, these sectors were overlooked in the original Brexit deal, facing new trade barriers as a result. Here, we highlight the economic and social value of the creative, arts, and culture sect...
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Tell your MP to prioritise trade with the EU
The UK faces a critical moment as we prepare for the 2026 review of Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. A new megapoll by YouGov for Best for Britain reveals that every constituency in Great Britain thinks the UK Government should prioritise trade with the EU over the USA and other countries. Twice as m...
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
On 13 December 2024 the European Union’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) came into effect, impacting businesses across Britain by introducing new post-Brexit trade barriers with our closest overseas market, and delivering another blow to businesses exporting to Northern Ireland. We'...
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Redouble efforts to deliver promise of UK-EU summit as economic confidence falls
Campaigners have urged ministers to redouble their efforts to deliver on the promise of the UK-EU summit after it emerged confidence in the UK economy had plunged over the last decade.The UK avoids Trump's steel tariffs hike - for now. Here's what you need to know.
Donald Trump has temporarily exempted the UK from his doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminium while the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal is being finalised. But with a 9 July deadline looming, what are the chances of EPD being implemented - and will tariffs return if it isn't?Growth forecast slump proves deeper UK-EU ties more vital than ever
The UK's economic outlook has been downgraded over the next two years, amid the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff plans on the global economy.US tariff see-saw shows Starmer must deliver on vital promise of UK-EU reset
A US federal trade court has blocked the majority of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs after ruling he had overstepped his authority to impose the import levies.Starmer's Euro Vision - New UK-EU trade deal gets douze points for diplomacy, but less for growth
While this deal may ease tensions and smooth select trade flows, it’s no game-changer for the UK economy. Not yet.Quick Explainer: What's in the deal agreed at the UK-EU Summit?
The UK and EU today struck a new deal aimed at fixing post-Brexit friction. From smoother travel and youth mobility to cheaper food, defence cooperation and reduced barriers for businesses, some changes will kick in quickly, while others require further negotiation. The deal marks the first step towards a more practical partnership - here's what's in it.UK-EU Deal: Prime Minister must build on promise of historic moment
The UK has secured a new agreement with the European Union, which includes many policies first developed and campaigned for by Best for Britain.The UK-EU reset summit: Adjust expectations now
Well, the big day is almost here. After many warm words and months of speculation, on Monday Keir Starmer will welcome EU leaders to agree the terms of his much anticipated relationship reset with the EU.Poll: British voters ready to back a more ambitious EU reset
New data shows strong public support for the government to go further in securing better trade terms with the EU including among Labour voters who are now considering voting for Reform UK. As the UK prepares to host EU leaders at a summit to agree greater cooperation, a poll of almost 5, 000 people undertaken by YouGov on behalf of Best for Britain asked what people would accept to secure better trade terms with the EU.