U.K. Says ‘Significant Differences’ Remain in Post-Brexit Talks
- EU and Britain are stepping up preparation for the year-end
- Britain to publish post-Brexit guidance for businesses shortly
Michel Barnier arrives at 10 Downing Street in London on July 8.
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The U.K. said talks with the European Union on their post-Brexit relationship continued to make little progress as both sides stepped up preparations for their final separation at the end of the year.
“Significant differences still remain between us on a number of important issues,” a U.K. government spokesperson said after the latest round of discussions between EU negotiator Michel Barnier and Britain’s David Frost. “The U.K. remains committed to working hard to find an early understanding on the principles underlying an agreement.”