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Video report by ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener
Downing Street sources have said it is possible but far from certain that a post-Brexit trade could be agreed with Brussels shortly.
A Cabinet minister also indicated hopes are rising for securing an agreement, although major differences still remain between the two sides.
Negotiators are continuing to talk in Brussels while Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are in close contact to try to resolve remaining difficulties.
ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston has said that in his view a deal has been done
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