Level playing field

An agreement by the end of the year will be ‘very difficult, but it is possible,’ EU negotiator says.

EU Brexit negotiator responds to his British counterpart.

Third round of talks about the UK’s future relationship with the EU ends with hostile words and no progress.

EU officials are already looking to June, when both sides must decide whether to extend the transition period.

‘I see no link between what they’re doing and what we are doing,’ said João Vale de Almeida.

The first negotiating round is set to last 2 weeks.

The Commission backtracks on worries about German broadcast law.

It is ‘entirely possible’ to conclude Brexit talks by December, UK Cabinet minister says.

Michel Barnier slammed the UK for lack of progress after second round of negotiations about Britain’s relationship with the EU — but we’ve been here before.

Progress this week was ‘disappointing’ in numerous areas important to the EU, chief negotiator says.

Brussels hopes greater political will make old ingredients more appetizing.

The good news? They got on. The bad news? It’s going to be tough.

Who’s who, what’s at stake, and dates for your diary.

‘We will not agree to any obligations for our laws to be aligned with the EU’s,’ document says.

The UK is expected to publish its negotiating position on Thursday.

David Frost says UK’s departure would provide ‘huge advantages’ for the country.

Two government officials said the Trade Bill will be brought forward during February.

Michel Barnier and Boris Johnson set out their negotiating stances ahead of the future relationship talks.

However, British PM refuses to sign up to Brussels’ level playing field rules.