Brexit - remember that? It’s a little over two months since the UK formally left the EU, although it feels like much longer. But despite the global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, trade talks between the two sides are still continuing in the background, albeit via conference calls. Both sides will meet for further virtual talks this week. As things stand, the UK’s post-Brexit transition period - during which the UK’s trade relationship with Europe remains virtually unchanged - is still due to end on 31 December 2020. The UK government said last week that it won’t ask for an extension, nor will it accept one ... (full story)