A few bits and pieces from the UK (and other) press re Brexit moves

This first, via Bloomberg: EU Leaders Pledge Unity Days Away From UK Exit Trigger - BBG

  • European Union leaders gathering in Rome on Saturday to celebrate 60 years since the Treaty of Rome
  • Sought to reinforce the unity of the remaining member states

The Financial Times (may be gated) ... Brexit can be good for Britain, says Swiss finance minister Maurer

  • UK could be a "serious competitor" to Switzerland as a low-tax business location in a post-Brexit world

Former European commission president Barroso says Brexit Talks Will Fail Without Compromise

  • Brexit negotiations are on course to fail unless both Britain and the European Union ditch their winner-takes-all approach to the coming talks