Post-Brexit talks drag on into another week as ‘significant differences’ remain

The European Parliament had said the talks needed to be concluded by Sunday evening if it was to ratify any deal before the current Brexit transition ends on December 31.

Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal are expected to continue on Monday. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal look set to continue into next week after another weekend of tense negotiations failed to achieve a breakthrough.

After the lead negotiators Michel Barnier and Mr Frost met in Brussels on Sunday, a UK Government source said the discussions had been “difficult”.