Brexit Talks Deadlocked as Both Sides Prepare for Cliff Edge

Barnier says there were no negotiations about the bill
EU puts onus on U.K. to find ‘political will’ to reach a deal

Barnier Says Brexit Talks Have Reached 'Deadlock'

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By Ian Wishart and Tim Ross

October 12, 2017 at 10:40 AM UTC

Updated on

October 12, 2017 at 2:08 PM UTC

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The European Union said talks hit an impasse over what the U.K. owes when it leaves, increasing the chances of a messy departure as time is running out to clinch a deal.