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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives to deliver a statement at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Britain and the European Union say talks will continue on a free trade agreement — a deal that if sealed would avert New Year's chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil. (Olivier Hoslet/Pool Photo via AP)

Going ‘the extra mile’: UK, EU keep up Brexit trade talks

By RAF CASERT and JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

A pedestrian walks past the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Monday Dec. 7, 2020. One of the most intense days in the long-running Brexit trade negotiations started off with little good news about any progress on the talks Monday, with the United Kingdom and the European Union seemingly still stuck on the same issues that have dogged the standoff for months. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

UK-EU talks near collapse ahead of Johnson trip to Brussels

By Jill Lawless and Lorne Cook - Associated Press

A man reads a newspaper with an article about COVID-19 as he sits on a bus during England's second coronavirus lockdown in London, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. England's second coronavirus lockdown is due to end tomorrow to be replaced by a three-tier system. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

UK leader touts local virus rules but pubs are in distress

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, wearing a mask because of the coronavirus, has a close look at a sample at the Lateral Flow Testing Laboratory during a visit to the Public Health England site at Porton Down science park near Salisbury, southern England, on Friday Nov. 27, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)

UK appoints vaccines minister to oversee COVID inoculations

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress cautiously — optimistic that life may start returning to normal by early April. Even before regulators have approved a single vaccine, the U.K. and countries across Europe are moving quickly to organize the distribution and delivery systems needed to inoculate millions of citizens. (University of Oxford/John Cairns via AP, File)

With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

A person wearing a face mask walks past a temporarily closed souvenir store on Oxford Street, during England's second coronavirus lockdown, in London, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans for strict regional measures to combat COVID-19 after England's second lockdown ends Dec. 2, sparking a rebellion by members of his own party who say the move may do more harm than good. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Shops, gyms to reopen in England under new COVID-19 plan

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 file photo, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during official arrivals for a NATO leaders meeting at The Grove hotel and resort in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. The U.K. has signed an interim trade deal with Canada _ a rollover measure meant to cement the trading relationship as the government prepares of life outside the European Union. While Britain formally withdrew from the EU in January, it continues to trade with other countries under the bloc’s umbrella during a transition period that is scheduled to end Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, British Lawmaker Priti Patel, the Home Secretary arrives at 10 Downing Street in London. An investigation has reportedly found that Home Secretary Priti Patel broke ministerial rules by bullying staff, as a summary of its findings is expected to be released Friday Nov. 20, 2020. Patel denies the allegations. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

UK’s Johnson stands by minister found to have bullied staff

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

In this grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks via video link from 10 Downing Street during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Johnson is self-isolating after coming into contact with an MP who has since tested positive for coronavirus. (House of Commons/PA via AP)

UK defense spending boost stokes concerns about overseas aid

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday. July 29, 2019 file photo, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, right, sits with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in Bute House, ahead of their meeting, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Johnson has inflamed Scottish discontent with his Conservative government by reportedly saying that giving governing powers to Scotland had been a “disaster.” British media reported that Johnson made the remarks during a video meeting with Conservative Party lawmakers on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in which he also said Scottish devolution had been former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s “biggest mistake.” (Duncan McGlynn/Poo Photo via AP, File )

UK’s Johnson allegedly brands powers for Scotland a disaster

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2020 file photo British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London. Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Sunday Nov. 15. &quot;He will carry on working from Downing Street, including on leading the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic,&quot; a statement from his office said. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson

By PAN PYLAS and JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

In this handout photo provided by UK Parliament, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. (Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament via AP)

Britain’s Johnson in self-isolation; has no virus symptoms

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In this handout photo provided by UK Parliament, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. (Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament via AP)

Boris Johnson self-isolating after contact with coronavirus positive person

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson' senior aid, Dominic Cummings, leaves his house in London, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Director of Communications Lee Cain resigned last night.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Reports: UK leader Johnson’s top adviser leaves job for good

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London, to attend a weekly cabinet meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, in London, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Boris Johnson congratulates Biden on election win

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

FILE - Britian's Prime Minister Boris Johnson carries a wreath, during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London, Sunday Nov. 8, 2020. Johnson says Britain and the United States will work together to support democracy and combat climate change. He denies that his close ties to President Donald Trump would hurt U.K.-U.S relations once President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January. (Peter Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP, File)

UK’s Johnson, praised by Trump, seeks new UK bond with Biden

By JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

FILE - in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during a coronavirus press conference in 10 Downing Street, London. Johnson is facing opposition from his own party as he prepares to ask British lawmakers to back plans for a second national lockdown to combat the exponential spread of COVID-19. Johnson will on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, provide the House of Commons with details of a proposed four-week lockdown scheduled to begin Thursday. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool, File)

UK’s Johnson defends lockdown amid criticism of delay

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during a press conference in 10 Downing Street, London, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 where he is expected to announce new restrictions to help combat a coronavirus surge. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, Pool)

UK says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

L Frank Plugge wears a mask and gloves as he sells poppies to raise money for the Royal British Legion annual poppy appeal in London, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Around 100,000 people are catching the coronavirus every day in England, according to the latest Imperial College London study. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 file photo, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks from 10 Downing Street to a meeting with his ministers at the Foreign Office, in London. All politicians have opponents, but Boris Johnson’s list is exceptional. Amid a global pandemic, Britain’s prime minister is battling the European Union, a resurgent political opposition, angry English mayors and a beloved soccer star who wants to feed poor children.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)

As virus surges, isolated UK leader Johnson faces many foes

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press