UK accused of trying to “perverse nationalism” with Brexit trade deal
The Foreign Affairs Minister has accused the UK of “perverse nationalism” by trying to arrange a trade deal with the US before the European Union. Simon Coveney says it would make more sense for the British government to work with the EU and Canada to reach a joint agreement.…
Commitment from UK & EU to implement Protocol
The EU and the UK say they’re ‘fully committed’ to implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol. It’s after their negotiators met in London last night and had a ‘frank but constructive discussion’. They’re promising to address problems the new checks on goods have caused for businesses in the North.…
Significant changes unlikely to the Northern Ireland protocol
The EU has ruled out making significant changes to the Northern Ireland protocol, ahead of a meeting with UK negotiators today. European Commission vice-president, Maros Sefcovic, is travelling to London for talks with his opposite number, Michael Gove. The EU last night said the protocol must be fully…
Ahern calls for changes to Northern Ireland protocol.
The former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says changes should be made to the Northern Ireland protocol. First Minister Arlene Foster is calling for it to be scrapped, and British and EU negotiators will meet for talks next week. Businesses in the North say the protocol has caused serious problems…
Talks to continue on Northern Ireland protocol
British and EU negotiators will hold talks next week on the Northern Ireland protocol, to try to end a dispute. The Taoiseach says the EU caused ‘political mayhem’ by its decision to trigger part of the agreement last weekend, in a vaccine row. Some checks at ports in…
Talks over security concerns at Northern Ireland Ports to take place today
The North’s first and deputy first ministers will hold talks with the European Commission and the British government today over security concerns at two ports. Some animal and food checks at Larne and Belfast have stopped after graffiti opposing the Irish Sea border was painted in Loyalist areas. …
Post-Brexit animal-based food checks suspended at Larne and Belfast ports.
Concerns for staff safety has resulted in the suspension of post-Brexit animal-based food checks at Larne and Belfast ports. It comes after graffiti opposing the Irish Sea border was painted in some loyalist areas of Northern Ireland in recent days. Mid and East Antrim Council withdrew staff from…