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December 23, 2020

As Brexit deadline approaches, France warns against 'bad concessions' to UK

As Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union increasingly come down to the wire, with an end-of-year deadline approaching to secure a free trade deal, France is hitting the brakes -- warning E.U. negotiators not to be pressured by the ticking clock.

December 14, 2020

EU diplomat says 'narrow path' to a Brexit trade deal is 'visible'

An EU diplomat has told Sky News that there "might now be a narrow path" to a Brexit trade deal "visible", but only "if negotiators can clear the remaining hurdles in the next few days".

December 9, 2020

UK, EU head for supper showdown over Brexit trade deal

The leaders of Britain and the European Union were meeting Wednesday for a dinner that could pave the way to a post-Brexit trade deal — or tip the two sides toward a chaotic economic rupture at the end of the month.

December 8, 2020

Brexit negotiations at a stalemate as Britain, EU free-trade deal teetering on collapse

Britain and the European Union warned Tuesday that talks on a post-Brexit free-trade deal are teetering on the brink of collapse, with just over three weeks until an economic rupture that will cause upheaval for businesses on both sides of the English Channel.

December 7, 2020

Little progress on Brexit trade negotiations as deadline looms

One of the most intense days in the long-running Brexit trade negotiations produced few signs of progress and gloomy forecasts Monday, with the United Kingdom and the European Union seemingly still stuck on the same issues that have dogged the standoff for months.

November 21, 2020

UK agrees interim trade deal with Canada amid Brexit uncertainty

The United Kingdom announced it had agreed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving itself another buffer for post-Brexit economic dealings in 2021 -- just as it continues to push for a deal with the United States and its post-Brexit future looks uncertain.

November 19, 2020

Brexit negotiations suspended after official tests positive for coronavirus

As if the Brexit trade negotiations were not tortuous enough, the coronavirus added a twist at a crucial stage on Thursday when top-level talks had to be suspended because an EU negotiator tested positive for COVID-19.

November 9, 2020

British prime minister to push through Brexit bill despite Biden's Ireland warning

Critics of the Internal Markets Bill believe it gives undue power to the prime minister to circumvent provisions and measures clearly outlined in the EU-agreed Brexit deal.

October 19, 2020

New UK Brexit campaign warns firms that 'time is running out' to prepare for no deal

Businesses that trade with Europe are to be warned by Boris Johnson this week that time is running out to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.

October 1, 2020

European Union launches legal action against UK over controversial Internal Market Bill

The European Union announced Thursday that it is launching legal action against Britain over their plans to pass trade legislation that would constitute a “breach of the obligation of good faith laid down in the Withdrawal Agreement” hashed out between the two sides last year.