EU to pressure UK in talks as a trillion euros in trade is in jeopardy
The three most contentious areas have so far prevented a deal, with businesses and markets jittery as the year-end Brexit deadline nears
15 October 2020 - 11:22
Brussels — EU leaders will pressure Britain on Thursday for concessions in their troubled Brexit talks, saying a trillion euros worth of trade could be jeopardised if London does not budge on fisheries, fair competition and dispute resolution.
Months of talks between the estranged allies have narrowed gaps on issues from energy to welfare for 2021 when Britain’s transition period after leaving the bloc ends...
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