David Davis

Barnier's words came days after he gave the UK a two-week ultimatum to reach an agreement on the divorce bill.

Michel Barnier added that progress had been made in certain areas, including rights of EU nationals in he UK.

CBI president Paul Drechsler compares Brexit negotiations to a "prime-time soap opera, with a different episode each week".

There had been confusion among MPs after Davis had previously suggested that a vote may not take place.

Five major business lobby groups say companies will begin relocating jobs out of the UK in the coming months if no deal is in place.

The Brexit secretary was speaking to the German press about the slow nature of the current negotiations.

With 50 seats set to be axed for the 2022 election, several senior MPs could have a tough time keeping their jobs.

The French finance minister Bruno Le Maire has called for the Eurozone to transform into a United States of Europe - while also warning Britain of a painful life after Brexit.

Talks between the EU and Britain have been strained, with disagreements over the cost of the divorce bill.

Speculation has also been sparked over Home Secretary Amber Rudd's Number 10 ambitions.

Michel Barnier says 'several weeks, even several months' needed for clarity but counterpart David Davis sounds more upbeat.

Figures show one in five civil servants working for Department for Exiting the EU have left in 14 months.

Britain says it is "vital" to agree a fresh security deal with the EU after Brexit to battle terrorism.

Brexit secretary says security links with EU need to remain.

An open letter by the CBI calls for key issues to be clarified before the end of 2017.

Labour's Starmer said single market membership should be short as possible, while party deputy leader Tom Watson said current trading arrangements could permanently remain.

David Davis said he will not be pressured into making decision on Brexit divorce bill.

He said Britain must end "ambiguity".

UK government now says court will not have 'direct influence' in an apparent climbdown.

Brexit secretary wants deal on customs tariffs before committing to Ireland-Northern Ireland "frictionless border".

James Chapman, who served as Davis' chief-of-staff, made the claims on Twitter.

James Chapman unleashed an online tirade.

"Does he support the position of Philip Hammond or Liam Fox?" the Lib Dem leader asked.

"That is neither our plan nor our vision for the future," the senior Conservative said.

EU parliament's chief Brexit negotiator met up with Davis at the UK's famous Silverstone circuit.

But HR commissioner Gunther Oettingerm warned they could be moved around due to 'conflicts of interest'.

Getting the right trading arrangements with the EU is the biggest concern for the majority of businesses.

Theresa May's cabinet are reportedly behind the shift in tone after a week-long briefing war.

Gina Miller beat Theresa May in the High Court and Supreme Court to give MPs a say.

Michael Barnier and David Davis will also discuss a £87bn Brexit bill in Brussels.