Britain outlines 'Taskforce Europe' post-Brexit negotiating team

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's post-Brexit negotiations with the European Union will be conducted by a team of 40 officials known as "Taskforce Europe" who will report to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his spokesman said on Monday.Britain leaves the EU at 2300 GMT on Friday, entering a transition phase during which existing rules will continue to apply while a new long-term relationship is negotiated. The talks on a new deal are expected to begin in March, with Britain promising it will be in place..