Hopes lift that Brexit deal can be struck by next week
After weeks of stalemate, there has been a shift in mood and gears in recent days, people familiar with the talks say
London — EU and UK negotiators have made progress this week towards resolving some of the biggest disagreements that have long bedevilled the Brexit talks, raising hopes that a deal could be reached by early November, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The two sides have begun work on the text of an agreement on the level competitive playing field, and are close to finalising a joint document covering state aid, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they weren’t authorised to speak publicly. The UK and EU have also moved closer to deciding essential aspects of how any accord will be enforced, the people added...
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