![A police officer on patrol at number 10 Downing Street in London, U.K., on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. The U.K. and the European Union are on the verge of unveiling a historic post-Brexit trade accord as negotiators work through the night to put the finishing touches to a compromise on fishing rights. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UFJ6IWYR5MLVXPQMIA6QHSNY7Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=91ef2073424a20d02617edeccffe17929ab221721b582f2a290ff76c54c84eb7&width=400&height=225)
A police officer on patrol at London's 10 Downing Street ahead of an expected announcement of a trade deal between the UK and EU. Bloomberg
A police officer on patrol at London's 10 Downing Street ahead of an expected announcement of a trade deal between the UK and EU. Bloomberg
Brexit talks hit last-minute 'hitch' as UK and EU on brink of a deal
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