Britain keen for Brexit talks to move to next stage
It sets out details of the future relationship it envisages with the EU, including plans for a new customs arrangement
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BRITAIN said on Sunday that it wants talks with the European Union (EU) to move on to the next phase, as it set out details of the future relationship it envisages with the bloc and senior ministers presented a united approach to negotiations.
Britain is keen to start talking about its post-Brexit relationship with Europe, wary of the need to reassure anxious businesses, citizens and investors. But Brussels has insisted that progress must be made on divorce arrangements first.
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