How has Brexit impacted the UK's ability to participate in cross-border collaborations and partnerships?

Since the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, Brexit has had a significant impact on cross-border collaborations and partnerships. The UK was an active participant in many cross-border collaborations and partnerships, particularly in research and development, education, and culture, as a member of the EU. Brexit, however, has altered the UK's ability to engage in such collaborations and partnerships.

One significant impact of Brexit has been the loss of access to EU funding and programmes, such as the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the Erasmus+ student exchange programme. These programmes allowed for greater collaboration between the UK and the EU in areas such as scientific research and student mobility, and their loss has created barriers to cross-border partnerships.

Brexit has also created regulatory hurdles for cross-border collaborations and partnerships. The UK's departure from the EU has led to the creation of new trade and immigration rules that have complicated cross-border partnerships. Businesses and organisations must now navigate new regulations and paperwork, which can be costly and time-consuming.

Despite these challenges, the UK government has sought to establish new partnerships and collaborations with other countries outside of the EU. The UK has signed new trade agreements with several countries and has expressed interest in joining new global partnerships. However, it remains to be seen whether these new partnerships will be as successful as those that the UK had as a member of the EU.