Via Reuters

BBC Political editor:

  • PM spoke to Merkel this am and No 10 source said that there could only be a deal if NI stays in customs union, if not, then deal is 'overwhelmingly unlikely'
  • Brexit talks close to breaking down (No 10 source)
  • No 10 describes EU position that a deal is 'essentially impossible not just now, but ever'
  • GBP not liking the tone here