UK-EU talks continue, but ‘time is short’ to reach post-Brexit deal

The talks had been paused after one of the EU team tested positive for coronavirus

Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU will continue (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Negotiations between the UK and European Union on a post-Brexit trade deal have resumed, but “fundamental” differences remain between the two sides.

The talks, led by Michel Barnier and Boris Johnson’s lead negotiator David Frost, had been paused after one of the EU team tested positive for coronavirus.