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Six supermarkets that provide three-quarters of Northern Ireland’s groceries have urged the UK government to take action to keep trade flowing when a Brexit grace period ends in October.
Labour leader accuses British prime minister of ‘reckless’ approach to peace process.
THE SNP have slammed the UK Government after reports suggest ministers are preparing to relax post-Brexit plans for border checks on EU imports due to fears of food scarcity.
The PM is reportedly considering bypassing the Northern Ireland protocol so British sausages can continue to be sold there.
The UK government’s latest moves to revise the Northern Ireland Protocol ride roughshod over international law and threaten the country’s reputation and relations abroad.
Experts are urging the Government to delay “Rules of Origin” certification rules to avoid prices rises and supply shortages.
Ports prepare for full Brexit checks
08/09/2021
Documentary checks will start in three weeks. / In January, physical inspections will follow. / Before Brexit, no import checks were necessary with the UK being part of the EU’s frictionless cross-border trading model.
Northern Ireland: Government were warned of terrorist threat over Brexit sea border, claim security sources
25/03/2021
A “credible threat” from loyalist paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland may have had an influence on the Government’s decision to unilaterally extended the Brexit “grace period”, security sources and leading politicians have claimed.
Northern Ireland was created 100 years ago Monday, but the day passed with little fanfare.
Northern Ireland secretary fails to explain legal basis for shelving post-Brexit Irish Sea checks
10/03/2021
‘Is it Article 16? And, if not, which article is he citing?’ Brandon Lewis is asked - as EU prepares legal action
THE European Commission (EC) has urged the UK to “engage” over the Northern Ireland Protocol as the Welsh first minister hit out at Westminster plans to override the Brexit agreement.
Northern Ireland customs worker re-homed after threat from loyalist paramilitary group as Brexit tensions rise
30/03/2021
The relocation of the Port of Larne worker and his family is believed to be the first following a death threat from terrorists since 2011
Northern Ireland could face medicine shortages after Brexit grace period ends next year, report claims
27/09/2021
Leading pharmaceutical research firm finds some drug firms will withdraw up to 90 per cent of their products from Northern Ireland as protocol hits exports.
A senior Ulster Unionist peer has called for urgent action to address an increasingly serious shortage of vets carrying out official meat inspections in Northern Ireland.
Supermarkets bringing meat products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland face new bureaucracy from Monday.
Goods lorries entering Northern Ireland (NI) from Great Britain would have to complete a three-page certificate under EU plans to simplify post-Brexit trading arrangements.
The UK government has announced further delays to some Irish Sea border checks. / The checks are a requirement of the Northern Ireland Protocol, a deal reached by the UK and EU in 2019.
Representatives of the Northern Ireland food industry have warned the UK government that scrapping the Northern Ireland Protocol could damage their businesses.
NI Brexit: Supply of medicines to NI fears as end of grace period looms - Health Minister Robin Swann admits he is concerned
22/04/2021
Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann has voiced concern about the supply of medicines to the region as a result of a looming Brexit regulatory barrier to securing stock from the rest of the UK.
Temporary border control posts monitoring goods coming into Northern Ireland "would not be able to cope" if grace periods for checking certain products ended.
Informa Pharma Intelligence (IPI) has found that some drug firms may withdraw up to 90% of their products from Northern Ireland, once the Brexit grace period has passed.
Bangers and other meat products made in Great Britain are only allowed into Northern Ireland under the terms of a six-month grace period
The European parliament has refused to set a date to ratify the Brexit deal for a second time, amid concerns the UK is not implementing it properly.
‘Recent developments with the UK don’t provide positive signs for us to agree on a date,’ says Parliament spokesperson.