UK and EU 'appear close to Brexit breakthrough'

There are increasing indications that an agreement on the first phase of Brexit talks is about to be struck.

EU Council president Donald Tusk said he was "encouraged by progress" and a deal on Ireland, the "divorce bill" and citizens' rights was "getting closer".

Theresa May is meeting EU figures in an attempt to finalise the deal ahead of a summit in 10 days' time.
 BBC
 4/12/17