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Brexit talks end a day early as 'significant differences' remain

Brexit trade talks in Brussels have ended a day early as the UK's chief negotiator warned that "significant differences" remain between the two sides.

The meetings taking place this week had been the first in-person discussions since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.

But at Thursday lunchtime officials said they had got as far as they could this week, despite the planned schedule including a further meeting on Friday.

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