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Strong possibility UK, EU would fail to make new trade deal: Boris Johnson
British PM Johnson said there was "a strong possibility" Britain and the EU would fail to strike a new trade deal, but vowed to do whatever he could to avoid a tumultuous split in three weeks
 "Strong possibility UK, EU would fail to make new trade deal: Boris Johnson")
Canada introduces bill to implement post-Brexit trade agreement with UK
The Canadian government has introduced a bill to implement the newly inked post-Brexit trade agreement with the United Kingdom, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement
 "Canada introduces bill to implement post-Brexit trade agreement with UK")
EU, UK set weekend deadline for post-Brexit trade pact amid no-deal fears
British PM and the EU's chief executive gave themselves until the end of the weekend to seal a new trade pact after failing to overcome persistent rifts over a "frank" and "lively" dinner of turbot
 "EU, UK set weekend deadline for post-Brexit trade pact amid no-deal fears")
EU's chief negotiator says no-deal Brexit more likely than an agreement
Talk of a chaotic British split from the European Union grew with just three weeks left to break a deadlock in trade deal negotiations
 "EU's chief negotiator says no-deal Brexit more likely than an agreement")
UK, EU leaders to meet face-to-face to try to seal Brexit trade deal
British and EU leaders will meet face-to-face to try to seal a post-Brexit trade deal after failing again to narrow their differences recently
Time is very short: Britain rules out any more Brexit talks next year
Prepared to negotiate if we think an agreement is still possible: PM's spokesman
 "Time is very short: Britain rules out any more Brexit talks next year")
Brexit crunch time: EU and Britain remain divided over trade deal
Britain formally left the EU on Jan. 31 but has been in a transition period since then under which rules on trade, travel and business remain unchanged.
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EU, UK entering last week of substantive Brexit talks: UK foreign secretary
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said that Brexit negotiations with the European Union were entering "the last week or so" of "substantive" talks before the transition period ends on December 31
 "EU, UK entering last week of substantive Brexit talks: UK foreign secretary")
In last-ditch attempt, Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks
The first sign of movement -- either towards a deal or that talks are crumbling -- is likely to be a call between Johnson and von der Leyen
 "In last-ditch attempt, Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks")
United Kingdom signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
The UK signed an interim trade deal with Canada in its second major agreement as negotiators hurry to cement trading relationships in preparation for life outside the European Union
 "United Kingdom signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit")
Brexit trade talks still have 'substantial work' ahead: European Union
A top European Union official said Wednesday that trade talks with the United Kingdom still face substantial work" that might spill over into next week
Brexit creates jobs for customs staff in India as firms seek cheaper labour
Metro Shipping, which moves goods for some of Britain's largest retailers and automotive companies, has taken on 17 extra staff in Chennai, India in recent weeks to handle Brexit-related work
 "Brexit creates jobs for customs staff in India as firms seek cheaper labour")
Britain, US sign aviation deal for post-Brexit flights replacing EU deal
"The arrangement will replace the current EU agreement, preserving the continuation of travel," the DfT statement said
 "Britain, US sign aviation deal for post-Brexit flights replacing EU deal")
Johnson says devolving powers to Scotland was 'a disaster'; sparks anger
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP leader, jumped on them, arguing that the Conservatives' public statements of support for devolution were duplicitous
Our red lines stay unchanged, ready for outcome: UK as Brexit talks resume
Britain and the European Union have a week to 10 days to find a way to unlock trade talks, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday
 "Our red lines stay unchanged, ready for outcome: UK as Brexit talks resume")
Post-Brexit deal talks must have breakthrough this week, say UK and Ireland
There has to be a breakthrough this week in talks for a post-Brexit trade agreement, British and Irish ministers said, ahead of the December 31 expiry of Britain's transition period for leaving
Johnson's Brexit aide Cummings quits and clock is ticking on trade deal
The resignation, confirmed by a person familiar with the matter, brings to an end 17 months of combative and often controversial influence of a small group of pro-Brexit officials over the British gov
 "Johnson's Brexit aide Cummings quits and clock is ticking on trade deal")
UK tries to reassure business leaders over Brexit with new taskforce
Britain will attempt to reassure business leaders it appreciates need for clarity on rules outside of the EU by setting up a task force to discuss challenges 50 days before the transition period ends
 "UK tries to reassure business leaders over Brexit with new taskforce")
UK PM admits post-Brexit trade deal with US under Biden won't be a pushover
Johnson reiterated his previous congratulatory statements on Biden's election win and also welcomed Kamala Harris for making history as the first female Vice-President in the US
UK PM Boris Johnson says Europen Union trade deal is 'there to be done'
British PM Boris Johnson said a trade deal with the European Union was "there to be done", suggesting his view that the agreement's broad outline was already "pretty clear" was shared in Brussels
