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The deal covers sectors from food to textiles and tech and largely replicates the existing EU-Japan arrangement.

London abruptly froze the talks on Friday after EU leaders said it was up to Britain, not the EU, to make concessions on state subsidies, etc.

David Frost held a "constructive discussion" with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier, with the bloc confirming it is willing to hold ramped-up talks this week.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no point in holding any more talks without a dramatic softening of the EU's position.

Despite expressions of disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.

The proposed law, which overrides parts of the Brexit treaty relating to trade in Northern Ireland, could torpedo already fraught trade talks with the EU.

House of Commons MPs gave their initial approval to the UK Internal Market Bill by 340 votes to 263, clearing the way for four days of detailed scrutiny.

The UK bill has further complicated the already messy Brexit process, as Britain unpicks nearly 50 years of European integration.

Britain is racing to agree a trade deal with Brussels as the clock ticks down to a crunch EU summit in mid-October.

Talks have been deadlocked for months over issues such as the extent of EU access to UK fishing waters, state aid and fair competition rules.

The chief Brexit negotiators of UK and EU ruled out a deal framework by the end of July because of fundamental gaps in major areas.

The deal was sealed after intense negotiations that saw threats of walkouts, vetoes and fierce opposition from the Netherlands and Austria.

The studies provided a much-needed shot in the arm for investors, who have been put on edge in recent weeks by worrying spikes in new infections.

The marathon talks chaired by EU Council President Charles Michel failed to yield agreement over the size, rules for a 750-billion-euro loans, grants package.

The country is currently in a standstill transition period until the end of the year as it tries to negotiate a new trade deal with Brussels.

Macron's visit will mark 80 years since Charles de Gaulle made his famous call to a defeated France from London not to give in to the Nazis.

The Brazilian diplomat, who became the WTO chief in 2013, suggested that an early change of leadership would help it face "new post-COVID realities".

Britain and European Union will begin the next level of post-Brexit trade talks on Monday that will be followed by videoconferences throughout the week.

This is alarming for those in the EU after restrictions have been implemented by authorities to prevent companies from sourcing details without consent.

The NHS staff in Britain comprises an international mix of Spanish nationals, people from Germany, Italy, Portugal, Philippines and India along with Britons.

The COVID-19 outbreak has brought the European economy to it knees and Italy, with the backing of France and Spain, wants a massive response from EU partners.

The text, setting out the European Union's demands and red lines, is to be formally adopted Tuesday at a meeting of the bloc's ministers.

The WTO's principle of most-favoured-nation treatment says countries cannot discriminate between trading partners.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants state aid to seed investments that would protect the environment.

The two sides will have just 11 months to settle that agreement following Britain's formal departure from the EU on January 31.

Johnson had nowhere left to turn after MPs rejected the Brexit terms he struck with Brussels less than two weeks ago.

Boris Johnson suffered a major setback earlier Monday when he was forced to agree to delay Britain's departure from the European Union.

This would be a "final offer" and if the EU "does not engage" then Johnson would keep to his threat to leave on October 31 with no deal.

With 30 days to go until Britain is due to leave the European Union on October 31, Johnson is racing for an agreement to avoid yet another delay.

Boris Johnson will enjoy a working lunch with the EU Commission president, as part of efforts to negotiate an orderly divorce from the union before an October 17 EU summit.