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'Brexit: 'Big gap' remains in UK-EU deal discussions
The UK is willing to make concessions to its plans for the Northern Ireland border after Brexit but "a big gap" remains over customs arrangements, EU ambassadors have been told. In a briefing on UK-EU weekend talks on a Brexit deal, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said UK plans on the tracking of goods were unacceptable. Earlier, Boris Johnson told his cabinet "significant work" was still needed. It comes as his government's agenda is to be set out in the Queen's Speech. Plans for life after Brexit, crime prevention and ending rail franchises are all expected to be outlined by in the Queen's address on Monday, ... (full story)