| UPDATED: 14:27, Tue, Dec 22, 2020 Link copied Brexit: UK 'absolutely ready' for no deal scenario says Hancock Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a compromise to the EU this week, over the ongoing feud regarding access to UK fishing waters. It is considered the main sticking point which is preventing either side from securing a trade deal. But French President Emmanuel Macron appears to be putting up the most resistance, and tensions are rising, especially after France closed the English Channel border over coronavirus fears.