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Latest Brexit news, information and practical advice from Italy.
Rejoining the EU is among options for future ties, says UK prime minister
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
IN NUMBERS: How many Britons have residency permits across Europe?
Of the 920,000 British citizens who had a residence permit in EU countries at the end of 2025 most of them are concentrated in three countries, new data has revealed.
Will EU Commission step in as Brexit Brits face deportation?
In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at how Sweden has come under fire for ordering elderly Brits to leave the country, a new EU banking law that may impact you and the latest travel news British nationals need to know.
Your key questions answered about the Schengen area's 90-day rule
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
‘Catastrophic decision’: How Brexit affected Brits in Italy
From “annoying” to “embarrassing, frustrating and sad”, here’s how British nationals with a close connection to Italy feel about the UK’s decision to leave the EU, ten years on.
Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits
European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average.
EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
The end of a Brexit 'grace period' on university fees in 2028 means that British passport holders living in the EU will no longer qualify for home fees and could pay three times as much.
TELL US: how has Brexit affected your life in Italy?
A decade after the UK voted to leave the European Union. We want to hear how it's affected your life in Italy.
What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit and how Brexit caused a 'red tape nightmare'
In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at what will be up for discussion when top EU and British diplomats next meet and we hear from more readers - and the Spanish press - on the problems caused by Brexit.
What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit... if it takes place?
The next EU-UK summit was set to take place in July but has had to be postponed due to political manoeuverings in London. So when will it take place and what's on the agenda?
Would Europe take the UK back and how did Brexit hit the lives of Brits in Europe?
It's been 10 years since the Brexit referendum precipitated the Uk's acrimonious divorce fro EU. In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at whether the EU would have Britain back and how it's affected the lives of UK nationals in Europe.
Would the EU take Britain back?
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake.
A step-by-step guide to renewing your pre-Brexit Italian residency card
With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since before Brexit, The Local takes you through the steps involved.
How EES could now make Italy's pre-Brexit residency card essential
Italy's carta di soggiorno is officially "not obligatory" for pre-Brexit UK residents. But without one, you may not be able to avoid the EU's new border checks.
EES: Do Italy’s pre-Brexit UK residents now need a Carta di Soggiorno?
New rules make Italy's residency card all but essential for pre-Brexit UK residents who want to travel in and out of the EU.
Q&A: How do I renew my pre-Brexit Italian residency card?
With ongoing confusion about how, where and when pre-Brexit UK residents of Italy should apply to renew their cards, here’s what the British Embassy said in answer to readers’ questions.
EU tightens rules for Brits travelling to Europe with pets
The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit.
UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme
The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.
Brits in Italy: What do you need to know about renewing Brexit residency cards?
The deadline is approaching for many British residents of Italy to renew their 'carta di soggiorno elettronica'. You can share your questions about the process with us, and we'll put them to the British Embassy.
Pet Passports: The post-Brexit travel rules for trips between Italy and the UK
Since Brexit, changes to European Pet Passport access mean a different process for many dogs, cats and ferrets travelling between Italy and the UK.
‘You have rights’: Brits on applying for Italy’s post-Brexit residency permit
UK nationals who’ve been resident in Italy since before Brexit can obtain a card proving their right to remain – but the process isn’t always as smooth as they’d like.
Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit
Ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit, Britain and the European Union must close ranks in an increasingly unstable world, their leaders said on Saturday.
What Brits need to know about travel to Italy in 2026
A new digitised border control system and incoming EU visa waiver are changing the requirements for UK citizens visiting Italy this year.