EU's Michel says bloc still wants Brexit deal

The EU summit chairman said on Friday the bloc was keeping on working for a deal with Britain and hoped progress on closing the gaps on a trade relationship was possible in the coming weeks, but stressed the 27-nation bloc would not compromise at any price.

"The level playing field, fisheries and governance are very important topics for the EU," Charles Michel said after two days of face-to-face talks among EU leaders in Brussels. "We are determined to get a deal but not at any price."

He also stressed Britain must implement in full its earlier divorce settlement with the EU to safeguard peace on the island of Ireland.