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Boris Johnson, Conservative Party (imago-images/ZUMA Press)

Boris Johnson extends lead in UK Conservatives' leadership race

Boris Johnson has increased his lead in the race to succeed Theresa May as Britain's next prime minister. Rory Stewart has been eliminated from the contest.  

A dark cloudy day for tourists and locals in the UK capital, London. Crossing Westminster Bridge towards Big Ben (picture-alliance/dpa/D. Kalker)

Ill communication: Will Brexit end EU roaming in the UK?

EU roaming — the ability to use your cell around Europe at no extra charge — is seen as part of Europe's digital future. So, if Brexit ever comes, will it bring "no roaming, no future"?  

Faces of Brexit

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Can Germans conquer whisky?

There are now more whisky distilleries in Germany than in Scotland. But can they compete globally?  

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Road to Brexit: A portrait of Frances O'Grady

Trade unions in Britain fear that post-Brexit competition with the EU could impact workers' rights.  

Effects

A sign reading welcome to one Ireland (picture-alliance/empics/N. Carson)

Brexit: Uncertainty at the Irish border

Businesses in the border region between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is booming. But people there are unsure if the economic boom can survive Brexit.  

Fokus Irland (DW)

Ireland: The smugglers return

On the Irish border, there are growing fears that Brexit could lead to a rise in crime. A hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, and the introduction of border controls, could also lead separatists to return to violence.  

What's next for Brexit bedlam?

With all the Brexit chaos, but maybe it's time to ask odds-makers and fortune tellers what's next.  

Keukenhof Niederlande Tulpen 2017 (DW/V.Kropman)

Brexit could wilt the EU flower trade

Since flowers only hold their beauty for a limited time, getting them to the market quickly is crucial. Is this still possible after Brexit?  

German industry warns against hard Brexit

Germany's main industry association says if Britain leaves the EU without a deal it would be a "disaster" for both sides. It says German firms would face extra tariffs of over €3bn and exports to Britain could drop by 57%  

In pictures

Westminster at sunset (picture-alliance/empics/Y. Mok)

Brexit timeline: Charting Britain's turbulent exodus from Europe

Britain shocked the world when it voted to leave the European Union on June 24, 2016. DW traces the major events that have defined Brexit so far.  

UK Brexit l Nordirland Mark Francois (picture-alliance/empics/K. O'Connor)

British Conservative MP Mark Francois on Conflict Zone

Tim Sebastian interviews Mark Francois, Conservative Member of UK Parliament.  

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What Brexit could mean for fisheries

Debbie Crockard from the Marine Conservation Society discusses what Brexit might mean for Europe's waters.  

Road to Brexit

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Norway’s EU deal a model for UK?

Norway has a trade agreement with the EU that could serve as a blueprint for future EU-UK commerce.  

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Rotterdam port getting ready for Brexit

Brexit's fallout becomes evident at the Continent's ports.  

Expectations

Theresa May visiting Narendra Modi

India, the EU and the hard realities of a post-Brexit world

Gibraltar is worried about its future after Brexit, but is looking to crypto-currency to secure its economy.  

Aston Martin boss on Brexit no deal "madness"

The luxury British car brand is building a new assembly plant in Wales. However, its CEO is warning that leaving the EU without a deal could affect the carmaker's ability to manufacture.  

Somalia Frau mit britischer Flagge in Mogadischu (Getty Images/AFP/M. Abdiwahab)

Brexit as an opportunity for Africa?

As British Prime Minister Theresa May triggers formal Brexit talks, African nations are gearing up for negotiations of their own. But it's not all doom and gloom since Brexit could work in Africa's favor.  

The Slovak Jaguar

Jaguar's SVR Coupe

The traditional British car brands Jaguar and Land Rover are setting up shop in a factory in Slovakia. The company is now considering moving even more production out of Britain, in case of a no-deal Brexit.  

Poor rural areas hope for Brexit turnaround

Brexit - Nord Yorkshire England (Getty Images/D.Kitwood)

Many poorer rural parts of Britain voted for Brexit. People here feel like it’s the European Union’s fault they’ve been left behind.  

Editor's note

Road to Brexit Lars Scholtyssyk, Birgit Maaß, Georg Matthes (DW/G. Matthes)

DW on the "Road to Brexit"

We are navigating the twists and turns of the Brexit.