Markets poised for Brexit update, as new Covid restrictions loom - business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Boris Johnson prepares an update on Brexit talks 7.49am BST Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business.While England gets to grip with new Covid-19 restrictions set to come into force under the government’s new three-tier system, investors are waiting to hear what’s next for Brexit talks. The British government is under pressure to follow scient