Molotov cocktails and barricades have returned to Northern Ireland. The conflict there is 4 centuries old. But Brexit is the new reason why the situation has reached the boiling point in what had been an era of peace.
Brexit Protocol brings huge cross-border trade boost with Northern Ireland exports up 61%
21/06/2021
Cross-border trade has received a massive boost since the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, according to figures published by the UK Government.
Ministers’ letter confirms border control posts at ports of Belfast, Warrenpoint and Larne.
ALL regulatory animal-based food checks have been suspended at Belfast and Larne ports, Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) has said.
Preliminary work has started on the upgrade of the border control post at Larne harbour. / The work is required as a consequence of Northern Ireland's Brexit deal.
The pro-Brexit party’s February attempt to stop EU-required controls ‘was motivated by political rather than legal considerations.’
The Agriculture Minister said he can ‘absolutely and totally stand over the decision to temporarily remove staff’ following reports of threats.
Maroš Šefčovič says he is trying to iron out disruption to businesses caused by the protocol.
Trade bloc indicates desire to ease tensions with UK over alleged breach of protocol.
The flow of certain food products into Northern Ireland could be halted if expanded Irish Sea check points are not ready for the end of the Brexit transition period, MLAs have been warned.
New trading arrangements between Ireland and the UK have had a significant and negative effect on freight traffic between the two countries.
Minister says checks on animals and food products will be necessary to maintain island of Ireland’s ‘disease-free status’
Junior minister reveals UK officials have confirmed ‘physical posts at ports of entry’ for Northern Ireland.
A sea border would mean checks at major ports in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, such as Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast and Larne.
NI Protocol: Business groups call on UK Government and EU to end post-Brexit trading frictions
08/06/2021
Business groups in Northern Ireland have appealed to the UK Government and the EU to bring an end to post-Brexit trading frictions.
Brexit checks on animal and food products coming into Belfast and Larne ports have been suspended over fears for the safety of staff working there, according to Northern Ireland’s agriculture ministry.
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: 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 dominated Brexit negotiations for years and remains a highly contentious element of EU-UK relations. The nature of the UK’s departure from the EU means the issue will not go away any time soon.
DUP MP questions Boris Johnson’s plans after producing letter about preparations.
A new raft of checks on goods at the ports of Belfast and Larne under the terms of the protocol have sparked anger among unionists and loyalists.
“If we see problems today we should not forget that they do not come from the protocol but they result from Brexit. That is the reason why the problems are there."
DUP MP Sammy Wilson has been urged to apologise for the consequences of his pro-Brexit position after he claimed the Port of Larne has been told to prepare to become a border control point.
Technical note on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland - European Commission, Task Force for Relations with the Unite Kingdom
30/04/2020
This technical note was transmitted to theEuropean Parliament and Council on 30 April 2020. Published on the UKTF website on Thursday 30 April 2020
The UK government has confirmed to the EU it will enhance inspection posts at Northern Ireland's ports in order to deliver on the Brexit deal.