EU 'threatens to hold back €5.6bn rebate' as Brexit talks deadline set

The European Union is reportedly threatening to hold back Britain's final €5.6bn rebate payment from Brussels as part of negotiations over the so-called Brexit "divorce" bill.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017 - 07:52

The European Union is reportedly threatening to hold back Britain's fina l€5.6bn rebate payment from Brussels as part of negotiations over the so-called Brexit "divorce" bill.

European Council president Donald Tusk has set a deadline of the start of December for Britain to make further movement on the financial settlement in order to unlock trade talks.