UK, EU begin new relationship as Brexit transition period ends

London, Jan 1 : Britain and the European Union (EU) have started a new chapter in their relationship as the Brexit transition period ended on Thursday.
In an earlier message, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain to seize the moment as the country embarks on a new journey as an independent global trading nation.
“The destiny of this great country now resides firmly in our hands. We take on this duty with a sense of purpose and with the interests of the British public at the heart of everything we do,” he said, Xinhua news agency reported.
“11 p.m. (2300 GMT) on 31 December marks a new beginning in our country’s history and a new relationship with the EU as their biggest ally. This moment is finally upon us and now is the time to seize it.” Also on Thursday, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II gave Royal assent to a new law spelling out Britain’s future relationship with the EU, after the bill was approved in both the House of Commons (lower house of the British Parliament) and the House of Lords (upper house).
However, some major changes are still taking place from 2300 GMT regarding rules on travel, immigration, commerce and security, among others.