Intense talks ongoing as Brexit deadline looms

Intense negotiations were ongoing last night between the EU and Britain in an attempt to break the deadlock over Brexit, with hopes that a new deal will be agreed.

Additional language was being added to the text of the deal to allay unionist concerns that the North would in some way be a separate part of Britain or be treated differently.

The last-minute changes need to be done so the deal can be approved by Ireland, Britain, and EU members before going before a special EU summit next week.