The UK and European Union have reached a deal on food, fishing access, defence and UK travellers' access to e-gates. The government says the deal is "good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders". Stay with us and we'll bring you all the latest analysis and reaction.

However, negotiations are still taking place on a number of key issues - leaving some important questions unanswered. The deal makes several references to a "financial contribution" from the UK to access certain benefits,

Observers see the outlines of a relationship similar to Switzerland's, based on multiple bilateral agreements.