'We have taken back control of our destiny': UK and EU seal post-Brexit deal

The UK secures a Brexit trade deal with the European Union, just seven days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the 'jumbo' free trade deal is along the lines of that done between the European Union and Canada. Source: Twitter/BorisJohnson

Britain and the European Union struck a trade deal after 10 months of intense negotiation allowed them to soften the economic shock of Brexit.

When the UK leaves the EU single market at the New Year it will not now face tariffs on cross-Channel commerce, despite breaking off half a century of close partnership.

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