Brexit

November 2020

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Brexit: Dairy Council NI boss in call for 'political' trade decision

A dairy boss has called for a "political decision" so that farmers here can continue benefiting from the export of products made with their milk from the Republic at the end of the Brexit transition period.

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Brexit: Protocol could force sandwich price increase, warns Northern Ireland food boss

A Co Down food boss has warned prices of pre-packed sandwiches could go up due to the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on the cost of ingredients when the Brexit transition period ends in 45 days time.

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Brexit IT systems 'on track' despite NI trade fears

The Government has insisted the delivery of IT systems necessary for the end of the Brexit transition period is on track - despite claims that all of Northern Ireland's trade movements risk paralysis.

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EU demands over Irish Sea border will mean food shortages in Northern Ireland, suppliers warn

Major suppliers and distributors for supermarkets have told the Government that Northern Ireland faces food shortages after the Brexit transition at the end of the year.

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US trade deal: Internal Market Bill will scupper pact, Johnson is warned

A US Congressman has warned that there will be no US-UK trade deal if Boris Johnson's government proceeds with the Internal Market Bill.

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Stormont warns EU that food supply at risk without decision over NI protocol

Stormont’s leaders have warned the European Commission of the urgency of striking a deal to maintain continuity of food supplies into Northern Ireland from Britain.

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Brexit preparations badly hit by Covid, says all-island trade body InterTradeIreland

The post-Brexit transition has been jeopardised by the calamitous impact of Covid-19 on the economy, a leading business organisation has said.

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October 2020

Brexit: EU officials to check goods from Britain to Northern Ireland, says DUP's Sammy Wilson

Sammy Wilson has accused the Government of conceding to the EU over whether its officials will be required to monitor goods coming into Northern Ireland from Britain.

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'Very clear risk of no deal' with 50 working days left until end of Brexit transition

Businesses in Northern Ireland have been warned that there are just around 50 working days until the end of the Brexit transition period.

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John Simpson Opinion Brexit’s impact on online shopping

The complications of Brexit are wide ranging: more than has been foreseen. What originally seemed a straight-forward mechanism to give Northern Ireland an advantage following Brexit has gradually become a hazardous change in trading relations in this island.

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Brexit: Lorries bound for Northern Ireland ‘could back up in Scotland’ due to paperwork glitch

Lorries heading for Northern Ireland could quickly back up on to main roads if one encounters a problem with Brexit paperwork at Scottish ports, a senior harbour executive warned.

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Conor Lambe Opinion Five things to note from Danske Bank’s latest Quarterly Sectoral Forecasts

Danske Bank has published its latest Northern Ireland Quarterly Sectoral Forecasts report, detailing how we expect the economy to perform over the rest of 2020 and into 2021.

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John Simpson Opinion Brexit compromise needed and a workable compromise must be possible

The EU-UK talks to agree (or disagree) on the implementation of Brexit have nearly reached an end.

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Rise in Covid cases and Brexit hits Northern Ireland economic recovery, warns Danske Bank

A gradual return of economic activity could be stunted by a rise in Covid-19 cases and the impact of the Brexit transition period.

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35,000 export jobs at risk in Republic in no-deal Brexit, says research

The Republic could lose over 35,500 jobs at companies directly or indirectly involved with exporting to the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a German economic research group.

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'Still no clarity for NI business' as Brexit clock counts down

Certainty and clarity are badly needed less than 100 days from the end of the Brexit transition, according to South Belfast's MP after it emerged the European Commission has begun legal action over the UK's Internal Market Bill.

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Brussels begins legal proceedings over Johnson’s Brexit Bill

The European Commission has begun legal proceedings against the UK after the Government refused to withdraw plans to override key elements of the Brexit divorce settlement.

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September 2020

NI border control posts ‘almost certainly’ not ready in time, Poots says

Border control posts at Northern Ireland’s ports will “almost certainly” not be ready in time due to a dispute over IT with the EU, Stormont minister Edwin Poots has said.

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Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill could hike Coca-Cola price, warns firm's new boss

The price of a can of Coca-Cola could be on the rise if the Internal Markets Bill does not remain barrier free.

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John Simpson Opinion Time for parties to cool off over Brexit as price of a collapse in the Protocol arrangements will be high for both Northern Ireland and the Republic

What will Brexit mean for Northern Ireland? Until three weeks ago, there was an accepted answer. Now, no longer is there that certainty.

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Diane Dodds urges businesses in Northern Ireland to get Brexit support

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said she is encouraging businesses across Northern Ireland to access Brexit support.

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US special envoy Mick Mulvaney warns of creating 'hard border by accident' in NI

US President Donald Trump's special envoy to Northern Ireland, Mick Mulvaney, has warned against creating a "hard border by accident" on the island, it has been reported.

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Brexit: UK Government to pay for Northern Ireland port controls after Poots proposed halting work

The UK Government is set to pay for work on post-Brexit port checks in Northern Ireland, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has said.

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Keep a cool head but step up your Brexit 'no-deal' preparations, Northern Ireland firms told

Business groups have called for "cool heads" following publication of the controversial Internal Markets Bill - while urging firms to step up 'no-deal' preparations.

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Prof Katy Hayward Opinion What does the UK Internal Market Bill mean for Northern Ireland?

The bill presented to the House of Commons on Wednesday is primarily about ensuring market access across the UK after Brexit.

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Brexit: Breaking law will save trade and jobs in Northern Ireland, claims Brandon Lewis

The UK expects to "break international law" with its plan to change the Brexit deal - but it is doing it for the benefit of Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State has said.

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Watch: New Brexit NI protocol legislation 'will break international law,' Brandon Lewis admits

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has admitted legislation altering the Northern Ireland protocol, due to be tabled on Wednesday, "will break international law".

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NI must be a full participant in future UK trade deals – Dodds

Assurances on Northern Ireland’s inclusion in future UK trade deals must be secured before the Assembly can vote on the Government’s proposed policy framework, a minister has said.

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NI business leaders in call for certainty over EU exit talks

Northern Ireland businesses have reiterated a call for certainty over Brexit talks after reports that the UK could pass legislation bringing changes to the NI Protocol.

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Lack of customs expertise among firms across Ireland adds to concerns over no-deal Brexit

A lack of customs expertise among firms on the island of Ireland is adding to concerns over the prospects of a no-deal Brexit, according to a report today.