Now to the latest on Brexit, The European Union has adopted back-up plans in case Britain leaves without a deal. The move aims to protect air transportation and financial markets. The bloc also promised that British citizens living in Europe will keep their residents' rights - if the UK reciprocates. Meanwhile, the British government is ramping up its own plans for a "No Deal" Brexit. It's preparing for shortages of medicine and food. But major British business groups have warned that a no-deal will be disastrous for the British economy. Richard Bestic has the details.

Should Britain crash out of the European Union without some kind of deal next March, all cross-border agreements will be null and void.

Massive backups of freight trucks at British ports feared as Britain moves to being an outsider for the first time since joining the trade bloc 45 years ago.

Question marks hang over the UK's financial districts; supplies of medicines and food are in doubt and the Defense Ministry is ordering 3500 troops on standby.

As she left for Parliament for Questions, UK Prime Minister Theresa May was anticipating an unseasonal reception. She was right.

JEREMY CORBYN LEADER LABOUR OPPOSITION "No deal would be a disaster for our country and no responsible government would ever allow it."

There is a deal on the table but Parliament doesn't like it and May is trying for EU concessions to win support.

THERESA MAY UK PRIME MINISTER "We will set out what has been achieved in our discussions when we return in the New Year, when we have had those discussions, when we bring those assurances back."

When Parliament will vote on a deal, it appears it doesn't like or a so-called "No Deal Brexit".

The consequences of "No Deal" are considered so chaotic, five business organizations have said they're looking on in horror at what they've called quote "bickering politicians focusing on factional disputes".

RICHARD BESTIC LONDON "Members of Parliament are returning to their constituencies for their Christmas break. Is it possible that Santa will bring them some Brexit ideas for when they return in the New Year and start the whole thing all over again just nearer that March deadline. Richard Bestic, CGTN, London."