Britain, EU launch intense negotiation on Brexit

British and EU negotiators yesterday launched their last week of intense negotiations as the UK parliament is set to approve legislation that would violate terms of the divorce treaty. Negotiation teams met in Brussels with Britain seeking to make tangible progress ahead of a crunch summit on October 16, where EU leaders will decide whether it's still worth pursuing a trade deal with London. Officials will tussle over the thorny issues that have deadlocked talks since March, including rules for paying state subsidies to private companies and distribution of fishing rights. The deal is intended to give Britain wide access to the European market, quell EU worries that post-Brexit UK will undermine bloc standards, and set limits on state aid.