The UK’s contribution to the EU Budget / EU looks to agree formula with UK before issuing final Brexit tab

This Briefing Paper considers how much the United Kingdom contributes to the EU budget and how much it receives back. Potential payments to the EU on or after Brexit are also discussed.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: The UK 'rebate' on the EU budget. An explanation of the abatement and other correction mechanisms http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-uk-rebate-on-the-eu-budget-an-explanation-of-the-abatement-and-other-correction-mechanisms/

ESO: Background information: The Brexit Bill. Britain's Departure Likely to Cost EU Billions http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-brexit-bill-britains-departure-likely-to-cost-eu-billions/

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