Britain and the European Union continued trade talks in Brussels on Saturday. But this time, they did not give any word on any progress made in resolving disagreements over fishing rights and fair competition rules -- seen as the main obstacles to a deal.

EU, UK continue post-Brexit trade talks as deadline looms

UK and EU have agreed to carry on post-Brexit trade talks after a call between leaders earlier on Sunday. In a joint statement, Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said both sides had asked their negotiators to continue and see whether deal could be struck.

Brexit Trade Talks: UK PM, EU Chief agree to continue talks

Britain on Friday said Brexit trade talks were effectively at an end unless the European Union shifted its position. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared Britain should "get ready" for an Australia-style agreement based on World Trade Organization rules from January "unless there is a fundamental change of approach" from Brussels.

UK says Brexit trade talks are 'over' unless EU shifts

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron will meet on Thursday, the UK prime minister’s first bilateral with a European leader since calling for fresh momentum to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.

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