Asian markets mostly rose but investor caution returned as the optimism fanned by Donald Trump's much-vaunted China trade deal wore off, while the pound was boosted by a report saying a Brexit deal was taking shape.

Asian markets edge up but caution keeps traders in check

By Simon Usherwood If you’re looking to make sense of why Brexit is blocked, it’s worth considering that it has two basic dimensions. The first is the negotiation between the European Union and the UK on the terms for the latter leaving the former.

Why Brexit talks have stalled over Boris Johnson’s plans for the Irish border

British and EU negotiators held a "constructive" breakfast meeting Friday in a last-ditch bid to restart Brexit talks, as leaders insisted a deal might yet be possible despite time running out fast.

EU and UK bid to save Brexit talks before key summit

London airport was braced for disruption on Thursday after climate-change protesters "Extinction Rebellion" vowed to occupy its terminal and shut down operations for three days as part of its action in the British capital.

London airport braces for possible shutdown by climate protesters

The European Union told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson he must make significant concessions if he wants to strike a last-minute Brexit deal. As the clock ticks down to the October 31 departure date, Brexit descended into a public row between London and Brussels this week as both sides position for another delay followed by an election in Britain or an acrimonious divorce.

Make significant concessions if you want Brexit deal: EU to British PM Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a fresh rebellion in his cabinet, with a group of ministers poised to resign due to concerns that he is leading the country towards a no-deal Brexit, The Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.

UK PM Boris Johnson faces cabinet revolt over no-deal Brexit: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with European Parliament President David Sassoli in London on Tuesday, as both the UK and the EU position themselves to avoid blame for a delay or a disorderly no-deal Brexit.

UK PM Johnson meets EU parliament president as Brexit looks uncertain

It will be very difficult to secure a Brexit agreement by next week with big gaps remaining in the British position, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday following a phone call with his British counterpart, Boris Johnson.

Irish PM says very difficult to secure Brexit deal by next week

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Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union teetered on the verge of collapse on Tuesday, with tit-for-tat claims of intransigence and sabotage before an end-of-the-month deadline.

Britain's Brexit talks with EU teeter on verge of collapse

EU Council president Donald Tusk lashed out at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday warning him not to play "some stupid blame game" over Brexit. "PM Johnson what’s at stake is not winning some stupid blame game.

At stake is not winning some stupid blame game: Tusk to PM Johnson on Brexit

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond October 31, underlining that his latest proposals are a last chance to reach a deal.

British PM Boris Johnson warns European Union he will not delay Brexit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the European Union on Monday that the Brexit ball was in its court and that the bloc should now urgently discuss in detail his proposal for breaking the deadlock ahead of Britain's scheduled departure on October 31.

British Prime Minister Johnson tells EU: Brexit ball is in your court now

Britain is open to some flexibility on the proposed mechanism that would allow lawmakers in post-Brexit Northern Ireland to decide whether the British province remains in regulatory alignment with the European Union, its Brexit minister said.

UK could be flexible on details of Northern Ireland veto, customs plan, says Brexit minister

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson started phoning EU leaders Saturday to sell his proposals for a managed Brexit, but he met with pressure to revise his offer -- and to do so quickly.

European Union presses UK to resubmit Brexit plan as end-game looms

The European Union and Ireland said on Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit proposals were unlikely to yield a deal, with Dublin bluntly warning that Britain was heading towards a no-deal exit unless it made more concessions.

EU and Ireland sceptical of a Brexit breakthrough after PM Johnson's offer

UK PM Boris Johnson will send a letter to EU asking for Brexit Delay.

Is a Brexit Delay Inevitable?

EU and UK officials are to resume talks Monday on Britain's plans for a managed Brexit after a weekend hiatus during which London was under pressure to revise its proposals.

EU presses UK to resubmit Brexit plan as end-game looms

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a final Brexit offer to the European Union on Wednesday, pitching a possible compromise for a last-minute exit deal that was cautiously welcomed by the EU though the two sides remain far apart. Watch this video to know more.

British PM Boris Johnson makes final Brexit offer

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told a court he will request a Brexit delay if he fails to strike a deal with the EU by October 19, according to documents published online Friday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells court he may seek Brexit delay: Report

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Asian markets edge up but caution keeps traders in check

Why Brexit talks have stalled over Boris Johnson’s plans for the Irish border

EU and UK bid to save Brexit talks before key summit

London airport braces for possible shutdown by climate protesters

Make significant concessions if you want Brexit deal: EU to British PM Johnson

UK PM Boris Johnson faces cabinet revolt over no-deal Brexit: Report

UK PM Johnson meets EU parliament president as Brexit looks uncertain

Irish PM says very difficult to secure Brexit deal by next week

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - October 8th, 2019

Britain's Brexit talks with EU teeter on verge of collapse

At stake is not winning some stupid blame game: Tusk to PM Johnson on Brexit

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British PM Boris Johnson warns European Union he will not delay Brexit

British Prime Minister Johnson tells EU: Brexit ball is in your court now

UK could be flexible on details of Northern Ireland veto, customs plan, says Brexit minister

European Union presses UK to resubmit Brexit plan as end-game looms

EU and Ireland sceptical of a Brexit breakthrough after PM Johnson's offer

Is a Brexit Delay Inevitable?

EU presses UK to resubmit Brexit plan as end-game looms

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - October 4th, 2019

British PM Boris Johnson makes final Brexit offer

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells court he may seek Brexit delay: Report

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - October 4th, 2019

British PM Boris Johnson makes final Brexit offer