Brexit trade talks are still deadlocked amid "significant divergences" between the EU and UK, Brussels warned today.
The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier travelled to London for the latest discussions with British counterpart David Frost.
But hopes of striking a deal by the end of this month could be fading.
Following the break-up of this week's talks, European Commission spokesman Daniel Farrie said: "The EU is acting constructively and in good faith, as Michel Barnier pointed out earlier this week.
"We are working hard to overcome the significant divergences that remain between us.
"Meetings will continue in Brussels next week and the next round of negotiations will take place in the week of July 20 in London."
Asked if there were positives from this week's talks, Mr Farrie added: "My answer will be very, very short there. We are working towards an agreement."
Mr Frost and Mr Barnier began their latest negotiations with a slap-up meal in No10, tucking into chargrilled asparagus, followed by a fillet of halibut and a terrine of summer fruits for dessert.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said the dinner provided a "constructive opportunity” for the pair to meet more informally.
They are locked in a race against time to thrash out an agreement.
While Britain formally left the bloc on January 31, exit triggered a transition to allow time to agree a trade deal.
A deadline for extending the 11-month transition has passed – piling pressure on negotiators to secure a pact.
Officials have until December 31 to find an agreement, with Britain due to leave the EU single market and customs union in less than six months.
But Boris Johnson has said he wants an outline deal by the end of this month.
Any agreement has to be approved by Parliament, the European Parliament and various countries' assemblies.
