Breaking: Brexit deal announced, reports suggest 'level playing field' on green rules could be maintained

James Murray
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Boris Johnson declares deal will allow UK to 'move on to other priorities like the cost of living, the NHS, violent crime and our environment', but questions remain over whether agreement can secure Parliamentary majority

The British government and the EU have this morning announced they have agreed a withdrawal agreement that could yet allow the UK to leave the bloc by the end of the month. But the news prompted immediate...

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