LONDON — It took 11 grueling months for negotiators from Britain and the European Union to hammer out the terms of a post-Brexit trade deal. But in many respects, the deal is already 4 1/2 years out of date.

Brexit is finally done, but it already seems out of date

After 11 months of haggling, the UK and EU signed a trade deal for the post-Brexit world. Boris Johnson hailed the deal as the best UK could get. Who stands to gain from this new arrangement? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas:  UK, EU clinch historic post-Brexit trade deal

Britain and the European Union struck a trade deal Thursday, setting the terms of their commercial relations after Britain completes its hard-fought split from the European Union on Dec.

5 takeaways from the post-Brexit trade deal

The European Union and Britain chalked out the final details of a post-Brexit trade deal on Thursday ahead of what negotiators hoped would be a pre-dawn breakthrough.

A pre-dawn breakthrough? EU and UK poised to announce Brexit trade deal

After the UK clinched the Brexit deal with the European Union, British PM Boris Johnson said that "We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny." Watch: PM Johnson said the UK and EU negotiators have reached "a comprehensive, Canada-style free trade deal".

We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny, says UK PM Johnson after Brexit deal

Britain and the European Union agreed terms of a trade deal on Thursday after months of knife-edge negotiations and seven days before transitional arrangements come to an end.

Fineprint: UK clinches Brexit agreement with EU ahead of deadline

Chief characters in Britain's years-long Brexit saga

UK PM Boris Johnson announced on Thursday that "a deal is done" as EU and UK hammered out the Brexit deal. The deal is done. pic.twitter.com/zzhvxOSeWz — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 24, 2020 × According to reports, negotiators talked through the night on Wednesday to arrive at the deal with fishing rights which had become the bone of contention resolved in the end.

'Deal is done': UK clinches Brexit agreement with EU ahead of December 31 deadline

Asian markets struck a hopeful tone on Thursday at a potential Brexit deal and economic recovery prospects Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.78% in early trading, while Japan's Nikkei 225 futures were up 0.

Asian markets rise at the prospect of a Brexit deal

Britain and the European Union were on the cusp of striking a narrow trade deal on Thursday, swerving away from a chaotic finale to a Brexit split that has shaken the 70-year project to forge European unity from the ruins of World War Two.

UK and EU to announce post-Brexit trade accord

French President Emmanuel Macron is showing signs of improvement after testing positive for COVID-19 last week, his office said on Wednesday. Earlier, Macron took to Twitter to post a video message in French and informed people that he is 'doing well' but is a little tired which has 'slowed down' his daily activities.

French President Macron showing improvement after coronavirus diagnosis

The Premier League has become the world's richest league based on its staggering global appeal, with millions tuning in to watch the best talent from around the globe week by week.

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LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s 11th-hour reversal on a Christmas lockdown on Saturday so rattled Britain that it managed to overshadow the other down-to-the-wire drama he was staging: the trade negotiations in Brussels between his country and the European Union.

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Fearing a trade deal between Britain and the European Union might be elusive, Snag Tights, a Scottish newcomer in the hosiery business, set up a hub in Europe this year to avoid potential tariffs, bringing 30 jobs to the Dutch town of Venlo.

Dutch town attracts Scottish tights maker amid Brexit doubt

British member of Parliament have issued a warning saying the country is not ready yet for Brexit. In a report a group of British MPs have warned that Britain has not yet install all the complex IT systems and the port infrastructure required to insure Brexit runs smoothly. The group also said that they were concerned about the overall state of readiness.

British MPs issues Brexit warning

Brexit trade deal talks are going on still between the European Union (EU) and the UK but the discussions appear to have reached a deadlock on Sunday. The talks are threatened by failure as both sides have dug their heels on the issue of access to UK's rich fishing waters.

EU-UK Brexit trade deal talks threatened by failure over fish

Northern Ireland will be subject to unique arrangements on tax, borders and trade when the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. London and Brussels agreed on the plan -- separate to the talks on a post-Brexit trade deal -- to prevent a hard border between the province and EU member Ireland.

How Northern Ireland changes when Brexit transition ends

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The European Union said on Friday there were just hours left to strike a Brexit trade deal with the UK as the two sides race to prevent a turbulent finale to the crisis at the end of the month.

EU says hours left for a post-Brexit trade deal

In what can be called a surprising turn of events, all lorry drivers travelling from the UK to the countries of the European Union will now have to ditch their popular snack of 'ham and cheese' sandwiches.

Ahead of Brexit, UK lorry drivers en route EU face ban on 'ham and cheese' sandwiches

A day after the French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he has issued a video statement assuring everyone about his wellbeing.

Emmanuel Macron claims he is 'doing well' from COVID-19 and concentrating on Brexit

Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier has said that post-Brexit trade talks were on, and that only a few hours were left to reach an agreement with Britain. "It's the moment of truth," Barnier told the European Parliament.

Chief EU negotiator Barnier says just hours left for Brexit talks

British pet owners will need a new document to enter the European Union with their animals after the Brexit transition period ends on 1 January next year, the government said on Wednesday.

British pet animals will need a certificate to enter European Union after Brexit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said that Britain and Eurpean Union were closer to sealing Brexit trade deal but she added that it was still unclear whether talks would succeed.

Closer to Brexit trade deal but success unclear, says EU chief in European Parliament

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