Summary

  • Barack Obama says David Cameron was 'distracted' after the 2011 intervention in Libya

  • In a magazine interview, the US president also says he told the PM to 'pay your fair share' on defence spend

  • The White House issues a statement praising the close relationship between the PM and the president

  • Labour is to announce a new "fiscal credibility rule" to balance "day-to-day" spending with the amount it raises in taxes

  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says people worried about immigration are not racists

  1. Have fish quotas had their chips?published at 08:50 GMT 24 December 2020

    The humble tattie has become a part of the Brexit negotiations as the EU puts pressure on the government in London.

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  2. What can we expect from a EU-UK trade deal?published at 08:48 GMT 24 December 2020

    Talks between the UK and the EU on a post-Brexit trade agreement continued during the night, but a deal is expected to be unveiled on Thursday.

    Negotiators in Brussels are said to be trying to finalise details on fishing quotas, which have proved an obstacle to an agreement during months of talks.

    The BBC World Service's UK Political Correspondent Rob Watson explains what we might expect from a deal announcement.

    (Photo: UK and EU flags side by side. Credit: Getty Images)

  3. UK and EU agree post-Brexit trade dealpublished at 06:46 GMT 24 December 2020

    "We have taken back control" Boris Johnson says while EU chief negotiator calls it "a day of relief, but tinged by some sadness".

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  4. EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exportspublished at 00:30 GMT 24 December 2020

    While this is a "critical step forward", seed potatoes are not included because of EU regulatory fears.

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  5. Food bank stockpiles supplies before furlough endpublished at 00:14 GMT 24 December 2020

    Staff at Spires Foodbank anticipate a surge in demand in the new year after a record-breaking 2020.

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  6. UK-EU trade deal expected, as cabinet briefedpublished at 00:01 GMT 24 December 2020

    Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.

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  7. UK cabinet to discuss deal as trade talks continuepublished at 23:28 GMT 23 December 2020

    UK and EU negotiating teams are still in talks to finalise a post-Brexit trade deal.

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  8. Brexit truck stop customs plan droppedpublished at 18:01 GMT 23 December 2020

    Nearly 30 jobs could have been lost if the truck stop shut to become a customs check facility.

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  9. Brexit Basics: Customs unionpublished at 17:08 GMT 23 December 2020

    Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics.

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  10. IT systems for post-Brexit trade 'up and running'published at 13:55 GMT 23 December 2020

    Many businesses in Northern Ireland remain concerned about how the entire process will work.

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  11. Brexit: If the boat comes inpublished at 07:05 GMT 23 December 2020

    The fishing industry has been the most totemic of issues for Brexiteers.

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  12. Five steps that led to an Irish Sea borderpublished at 06:58 GMT 23 December 2020

    As a trade border between NI and GB looms, BBC News NI looks at the key moments in the process.

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  13. MSPs pass Brexit bill to 'keep pace' with EU lawspublished at 20:13 GMT 22 December 2020

    MSPs agree new legislation to let Scottish ministers keep Holyrood in alignment with future EU laws.

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  14. PM overrules watchdog with Tory donor peeragepublished at 18:52 GMT 22 December 2020

    Boris Johnson says former party treasurer Peter Cruddas has a "long track record" of political service.

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  15. 40 lorries a day to receive Irish Sea border checkspublished at 16:46 GMT 22 December 2020

    NI's chief vet has outlined new guidance for traders ahead of 1 January.

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  16. Charter flights demand surges during ports crisispublished at 16:30 GMT 22 December 2020

    One air charter company says it has received more than 800 enquiries from those looking to move goods.

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  17. Ports chaos 'bad for trust and post-Brexit trade'published at 16:27 GMT 22 December 2020

    The food industry says port disruption makes it hard for foreign firms to trust UK exporters post-Brexit.

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  18. Further details on Irish sea border 'grace period'published at 12:56 GMT 22 December 2020

    Food travelling from GB to NI post Brexit will not be subjected to EU health checks until April.

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  19. PM resists calls to extend Brexit deadlinepublished at 10:34 GMT 22 December 2020

    Boris Johnson says his position is "unchanged", as time for the UK and EU to reach a deal runs short.

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  20. What is the row over 'internal markets' all about?published at 09:31 GMT 22 December 2020

    The Scottish and UK governments are gearing up for another constitutional battle over Brexit.

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