The European Commission on Friday released a statement saying the "EU
and the UK have agreed to intensify discussions over the coming days."
The statement followed a meeting between EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay.
The UK is set to leave the European Union on 31 October as outstanding issues remain entrenched on efforts to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit.
Read more: EU and UK to 'intensify' Brexit talks
The statement followed a meeting between EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay.
The UK is set to leave the European Union on 31 October as outstanding issues remain entrenched on efforts to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit.
Read more: EU and UK to 'intensify' Brexit talks
