Downing Street says prime minister Boris Johnson "noted the desirability of a deal but expressed his disappointment that more progress had not been made over the past two weeks" following a phone call with president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
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British police shut down Westminster Bridge in London as a result of dealing with a security alert
British Police: We are dealing with a security alert inside a hospital in London
British police shut down Westminster Bridge in London
British Police: We are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas' Hospital, London
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The EU is ready to let Brexit talks drag on into November or December, and has no plans to offer concessions to U.K. PM Boris Johnson before next week's Oct. 15 deadline, according to sources
