EU trade deal ‘possible but far from certain’ today – Downing St source

Negotiators are continuing to talk in Brussels while Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen are in close contact to try to resolve remaining difficulties.

Trade deal talks continue as the December 31 deadline looms (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

It is “possible but far from certain” that a post-Brexit trade deal could be agreed with Brussels on Wednesday, a Downing Street source has said.

A Cabinet minister has also indicated that hopes are rising for securing an agreement although major differences still remain between the UK and the EU.