Face-to-face Brexit trade talks are to resume in London this weekend, EU sources have told the BBC.
In-person negotiations were suspended when the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier had to self isolate after a colleague tested positive for Covid last week.
There had been reports that Mr Barnier would not travel to London unless the UK changed its negotiating stance.
One senior EU figure suggested the talks could be brief.
On Thursday there appeared to be uncertainty over the in-person talks.
Asked on Thursday if they were expecting Mr Barnier to arrive, a Downing Street spokesperson had said "that's a matter for the EU and a decision for them".
Both sides are hoping to reach a trade deal before the 31 December deadline.
If nothing is agreed by then, trading between the two will default to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules meaning tariffs will be introduced, and costs on products could rise.
So far, the major areas of disagreement have been competition rules - where governments give state aid support to businesses - and fishing rights.
Mr Barnier is also due to hold a video call with EU fishing ministers on Friday - but EU sources denied a suggestion the meeting was "urgent".
They claimed it was the latest, regular update to ministers from the member states who are responsible for fishing.(continued...)
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