UK resumes trade talks with EU negotiators over Brexit deal
UK and EU negotiators will continue their talks later on a post-Brexit trade deal, but both sides are warning that major obstacles remain.
Boris Johnson spoke to EU commission head Ursula Von Der Leyen on Thursday.
The Prime Minister said discussions are in a serious situation and a no deal scenario was very likely, unless the EU position changed substantially.
Mrs Von Der Leyen said bridging big differences, particularly on fishing rights, would be very challenging.
However, she also welcomed substantial progress on many issues.
The UK has been in a transition period since leaving the EU on the 31st of January, where it has been following the bloc’s trading rules.