EU financial ministers meeting in Brussels. Dispute over a European Union budget surcharge.

The UK was initially required to pay £1.7 billion to the EU by December 1st. Through negotiations, the payment was halved, delayed to the next year, and no interest will be charged. The recalculation of the rebate led to this outcome, which is seen as progress for the UK. Additionally, rules have been changed to prevent similar situations in the future.

What was the original amount the UK was billed by the EU?

• £1.7 billion

• £2 billion

• £1 billion

• £850 million

By when was the UK initially supposed to pay the EU bill?

• 1st of November

• 1st of December

• 1st of January

• 1st of February

What was the outcome of the negotiations regarding the EU bill?

• The UK delayed the payment and halved the amount

• The UK paid the full amount immediately

• The UK paid half the amount with interest

• The UK refused to pay any amount

What was recalculated to reduce the EU bill for the UK?

• The interest rate

• The rebate

• The total EU budget

• The UK's GDP

What future measure was taken to prevent similar billing issues?

• Paying all future bills in advance

• Changing the rules to avoid such situations

• Negotiating a permanent discount

• Increasing the UK's EU contributions