The Latest: EU, Britain to intensify talks on a Brexit deal

BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on Britain’s impending departure from the European Union (all times local):
2:35 p.m.
The European Union says it has agreed with the United Kingdom to “intensify” Brexit negotiations in a belated attempt to reach a divorce deal ahead of Oct. 31, when Britain is scheduled to leave the bloc.
The EU announcement came after EU Council President Donald Tusk vowed that the 27 nations would make another push for a deal following a constructive meeting