UK Brexit negotiator meets EU counterpart in bid to revive talks

David Frost and Michel Barnier will dine on halibut at Downing Street private dinner

The government's chief Brexit negotiator, David Frost, is to host his EU counterpart Michel Barnier for a private dinner in Downing Street on Tuesday evening in a bid to revive flagging talks on a trade and security deal.

Less than six months before the status quo transition period is due to end, both sides have expressed concern about the lack of progress in the negotiations.