Government to approve Brexit readiness plan as UK trade talks stall

As part of the NHS birthday celebrations, Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves after joining in the pause for applause to salute the NHS 72nd birthday outside 10 Downing Street, London. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney

The Government is to approve a major Brexit readiness plan amid growing fears that a trade deal will not be reached with the UK before the end of the year.