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'Progress on Deal' Ahead of Brexit Talks
BBC understands negotiators are close to an agreement making way for next phase of talks
The BBC understands that Britain and the European Union are close to reaching an agreement that will clear the way for the second phase of talks on the UK's departure from the bloc. It comes ahead of the British Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to Brussels on Monday.
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