Biden is just "not interested", the paper reports, with one trade expert saying the EU is more aligned with his priorities.
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier complained of lack of respect and engagement by UK
EU trade talks: London and Brussels hold emergency talks as hopes of a deal fade with just six weeks to go
01/09/2020
Pessimism in London and Brussels over the prospect of a deal amid deadlock over state aid and fisheries.
Ursula von der Leyen pledges ‘unprecedented’ investments in clean technologies. / The EU is preparing to take on President Joe Biden’s showpiece legislation, which has turbocharged green investment in the US, by loosening restrictions on subsidies in Europe and accelerating permits for new projects.
EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan ‘satisfied’ Brussels can provide aid in ‘any exceptional circumstances’.
European Council president reveals frustration with prime minister - after they hold talks.
Drop 'aggressive, in-your-face' tactics to avert no-deal, urges senior Tory David Lidington
28/09/2020
Ex-deputy prime minister says ‘perfectly routine’ state aid compromise is on offer - and warns ‘Both sides stand to lose from a no-deal, but the UK more’.
Dairy farmer speaks out on Brexit's impact on 'exodus' from the industry and cost of food
02/07/2023
A dairy farmer from Darwen has stated the importance of knowing where your food comes from as mounting pressures threaten the farming industry
Pascal Canfin says UK’s zero tariff demands will be rejected, amid conflicting messages.
Meeting of EU leaders this month will instead focus on post-Covid recovery and China relations.
Paper on guarantees for struggling companies still leaves major gap with EU position.
EU sources fear Boris Johnson hasn’t yet got backing for compromises on state aid to business
‘Prepare for the worst’ EU officials tell business after Sajid Javid’s FT interview.
IPPR thinktank rebuts claims that a leftwing Labour government’s hands would be tied by Brussels. / Britain could triple state aid spending to industry without breaching EU rules, according to a study that compares government subsidies to promote economic growth across Europe.
Three-year transition period for European fishing fleets among proposals in negotiating paper.
Michel Barnier accuses UK of "backtracking" on commitments but government sources accuse EU of offering only a "binary choice".
PM vowed to ‘take back control’ – but dithering has handed advantage to countries on other side of the table, Institute for Government says.
Boris Johnson signals no-deal increasingly likely and hits out at EU for refusing to compromise
01/09/2020
Boris Johnson has admitted the UK is currently heading for a no deal Brexit, with progress now “very difficult” as the two sides refuse to compromise.
Bid to break deadlock comes despite UK insisting ‘safety net’ was needed - whether talks succeeded or not.
German leader signals trade compromise less likely as she hardens tone on no-deal Brexit.
New poll shows 79% think trade deals with Australia and New Zealand are bad. / Just over half (52%) of farmers said Britain should join the EU and 70% of thought we should at least rejoin the single European market, rising to 85% in the case of those working in the ancillary industries.