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The European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) - which countries are in the EU and EEA, the single market and free movement of goods, capital, services and people
This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'.
A lecture delivered by the Minister for European Union Relations, The Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds, at the Centre for European Legal Studies, University of Cambridge.
A speech delivered in Brussels at the EU-UK Forum by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations.
The Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) was a ministerial department from 14 July 2016 to 31 January 2020. It was responsible for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU. For information about the relationship between the UK and the...
This page brings together all treaties published within the European Union Series from 2013 to 2018.
Opinion-editorial authored by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations. This was originally published in The Telegraph on Tuesday 4 February 2025.
Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
Rules for UK and EU broadcasters and video on-demand services
Rachel Reeves calls for business-like relationship with the EU to drive more trade, support businesses and boost economic growth that benefits working people.
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