UK finance minister Philip Hammond was out on the wires in the last hour, saying that there has been a measurable change in the pace in talks over the last week and he was always optimistic that a Brexit deal could be reached.
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“¢ Engagement from both sides to solve problems instead of posturing on Brexit.
“¢ Still got some big differences left to resolve but process more positive this week.
“¢ The substance of Brexit talks still very challenging.