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British government ministers meet for a crucial cabinet meeting to decide the fate of a draft Brexit deal struck by negotiators in Brussels.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces deal with European Union to overhaul Northern Ireland Brexit protocol."Today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole United Kingdom, protects Northern Ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland," he says. SOUNDBITE
COP26 President Alok Sharma urges delegates to accept a draft summit decision, saying the "balanced" deal at the UN climate talks "really moves things forward for everyone". IMAGES AND SOUNDBITE
Boris Johnson signs the post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal inside No. 10 Downing Street, saying the document signals 'a new beginning, and I think the beginning of what will be a wonderful relationship between the UK and our friends and partners in the European Union'. IMAGES
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel sign the post-Brexit trade deal agreed with Britain, in a brief ceremony. IMAGES
British Prime minister Boris Johnson talks up the potential benefits for the UK of the last-gasp post-Brexit trade deal, secured with the EU after months of negotiation. SOUNDBITE