General · 5 June 2026
UK-EU summit: July still on, but visa hurdle remains
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People waiting for easier travel, study and business links between Britain and Europe may face a longer wait while negotiations continue. Officials on both sides still expect a UK-EU meeting to take place in July, despite talk it could slip to autumn after slow progress on key issues. Maroš Šefčovič said a plan for under-30s to move on three-year visas remains a leading EU priority.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs