Hopes of Brexit transition deal face Irish barrier
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May and British businesses are banking on European Union leaders granting a Brexit transition deal next week but diplomats said they could face disappointment unless a deadlock is broken over the Irish border.