Large gaps remain between UK and EU after talks in Brussels, No 10 says

In a statement following a three-hour long dinner in Brussels, a senior Number 10 source said it was “unclear” whether the differences between the two sides could be bridged.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Brussels for a dinner with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (Aaron Chown/PA)

Large gaps remain between the UK and European Union in reaching a Brexit deal, Downing Street has said following crunch talks between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen.

The British Prime Minister and European Commission president agreed that a “firm decision” about the future of the negotiations should be made by Sunday.