EU, UK in deadlock, ahead of next round of post-Brexit trade talks
Main stumbling blocks are EU's desire for a level competitive playing field and Britain's fisheries policy
London
THE next round of negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) will begin in a week's time in London, with both sides needing to reach an agreement before the transition period ends on Dec 31.
Both the UK and EU are in a limbo transitional phase to finally agree on trade, security and other pressing matters.