UK wins Brexit transition deal in return for Irish vow

Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday to a transition period to avoid a "cliff edge" Brexit next year -- though only after London accepted a potential solution for the border with the Irish Republic that may face stiff opposition at home.The pound surged on the confirmation that Britain would remain as effectively a non-voting EU member for 21 months until the end of 2020.Some business leaders, however, echoed a warning from EU negotiator Michel Barnier that the deal will be legally bi