Brexit mus As the UK and EU finally strike a Brexit trade agreement, talks on a deal went down to the wire with the UK due to leave the single market and customs union at the end of the month.

Sources in London and Brussels said overnight that a deal was close, but news conference is expected Thursday morning never took place.

You sources said wrangling over fishing quotas was to blame only for a deal to finally get over the line.

That should include agreement on other sticking points, such as how to ensure a level playing field for competition.

A deal will avert the prospect off both sides imposing widespread import taxes come January.

The first, it also covers issues such as security, transport and energy.

But even with a deal, businesses will face new red tape and new costs.

Further disruption at ports seems certain.

Most economists, though, say the alternative off a no deal exit looked much worse.