Brexit Heads Back to Political Leaders as Talks End in Stalemate
- Trade negotiations set to end on Friday without breakthrough
- Deadlock puts pressure on Johnson and EU27 to intervene
A commuter wearing a protective face mask crosses Westminster Bridge in view of the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower in London, U.K., on May 11.
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The latest round of talks between the U.K. and European Union over their future relationship is set to finish without a breakthrough, with both sides stuck after another week of difficult negotiations.
Officials are still far apart on trade and other crucial issues ahead of a key deadline at the end of the month, and the tense atmosphere hasn’t improved significantly, according to people familiar with the matter. Both sides are due to make separate statements on the situation on Friday after a final session of discussions.