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Businesses call for detail on Northern Ireland protocol from British government
A Brexit working group of NI businesses said more details were needed to help prepare for 1 January 2021.
Only three weeks to finalise plans for Brexit checks at ports, warns senior official
The UK government’s Brexit deal means checks are needed at ports in Northern Ireland.
NI parties deadlocked over whether to extend Brexit transition period
The idea was backed by Sinn Féin and the Alliance Party, but opposed by the DUP and UUP.
Further clarity needed on NI business and trade in UK's protocol plan, EU House of Lords committee says
It has been nearly two weeks since the UK published its proposal for the Northern Ireland protocol.
No Brexit trade deal if Boris Johnson doesn't stick to promises, Michel Barnier warns
Barnier told The Sunday Times there would not be an “agreement at any cost”.
Coveney seeks approval for new Brexit omnibus bill as he warns ministers there may be no trade deal
The UK government has said it will not request an extension to the transition period – and will reject any such request from the EU.
'He acted legally and with integrity': Boris Johnson backs Dominic Cummings over 260-mile lockdown trip
Conservatives have been putting the Prime Minister under pressure to sack his controversial adviser.
The UK's Protocol plan: 'Unfettered access' from NI to GB, and 'light-touch' checks from GB to NI
Unfettered access to GB from NI, and declaration on goods from GB to Northern Ireland.
'It delivers on our promise to the British people': UK bill to end free movement of people passes first hurdle
Priti Patel said that the points system was “firmer, fairer and simpler system” that will “play a vital role” in the country’s recovery from coronavirus.
Row over 'level playing field' is the major stumbling block to EU-UK trade talks
Fisheries is the other major stumbling block to agreeing an EU-UK trade deal.
More than 3.5 million EU citizens have applied to remain living in the UK post-Brexit
There’s a backlog of around 320,000 applications to go through, according to the UK Home Office.
Brussels launches legal action against UK over free movement 'failure'
According to the infringement decision, the UK has failed to “comply with EU law on the free movement of EU citizens”.
Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, Coveney says
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has urged the UK to seek an extension to its transition period.
UK is showing 'no real sign' they want Brexit trade talks to succeed, says Phil Hogan
“I hope I am wrong, but I don’t think so,” the EU trade commissioner said.
So, about Brexit... Where are we now with it?
It hasn’t gone away, you know.
Vast majority of business leaders think Brexit will have short-term negative impact on Irish economy
That’s according to the latest quarterly survey carried out by the Institute of Directors in Ireland.
Michel Barnier and David Frost agree on three weeks to discuss Brexit trade talks
Both men are back at work after recovering from Covid-19.
Michel Barnier confirms he has tested positive for Covid-19
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator said he is “in good spirits”.
SNP Westminster leader calls for 'legitimate and legal route' to Scottish independence
It is the latest in a series of calls for a second referendum on independence.
Frances Fitzgerald 'very concerned' about UK wish to abandon European Arrest Warrant scheme
The former Justice Minister said that “if there was a gap”, it could “of course” have an effect on prisoners held here.
Draft laws published to guarantee right of Irish citizens to live and work in UK despite Brexit
It states “an Irish citizen does not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom”, with some limited exceptions.
Countdown starts as UK and EU knuckle down for trade talks
The two sides are well apart on a final agreement.
UK to withdraw from European arrest warrant scheme
The British Government said it wanted to reach its own, separate fast-track extradition arrangement with Brussels.
UK could walk away from EU trade talks if progress not made by June
The UK has published its negotiating guidelines ahead of talks with Brussels on Monday.
Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney
The tánaiste was speaking in Brussels at an EU special summit.
EU to demand 'level playing field' and access to UK waters in Brexit trade talks
The terms also include a controversial clause stating that Britain should “return unlawfully removed cultural objects to their countries of origin”.
British minister refuses to rule out chlorinated chicken in trade deal with North America
George Eustice also defended the Government’s new immigration system after businesses raised fears of a shortage of workers.
Macron 'not sure' a trade deal between Europe and Britain can be agreed before the end of the year
Britain and the EU are about to embark on negotiations aiming to hammer out a trade agreement by the end of December.
The Irish protocol puts the North at the centre of a complicated Venn diagram
Northern Ireland is “at the centre of a very complicated Venn diagram”, is how one academic put it.
Lib Dems leave Irish MEP Barry Andrews a 'generous' goodbye gift
The party’s 16 MEPs left the EU Parliament on a sweet note.
UK unveils new points-based immigration system as Home Secretary is questioned whether her parents would qualify
Business groups have said the new immigration system could spell disaster for many industries.
UK's chief Brexit negotiator: Britain must be able to set laws that suit itself after EU breakaway
In a speech yesterday, David Frost said the UK wouldn’t accept EU supervision to create a “level playing field”.
While parties try to cobble a government together, these important dates are looming large
There’s a royal visit, a St Patrick’s Day trip to Washington, and Brexit trade talks coming up shortly…
Irish economic growth expected to slow even with Brexit trade deal, says Central Bank
Overall, the country’s economic growth has been described as “broadly positive”.
Irish 'cold-storage' MEPs Deirdre Clune and Barry Andrews have taken their seats
Fianna Fáil’s Barry Andrews has given his first address to parliament after what he called “a tough week” for his party.
House of Lords warns Brexit deal could see Northern Ireland in different time zone to rest of UK
A report from a House of Lords committee warned Northern Ireland may be legally obliged to be one hour ahead for six months every year.
Could Brexit benefit the League of Ireland?
We chat to a number of Irish football’s representatives about what the future might hold.
The 1% issue: Did Ireland's Brexit team get a bounce in votes?
Despite being a junior minister, Helen McEntee has earned a significant international profile due to Brexit talks.
Your crash course in... what to expect from Britain and the EU's trade talk tango
The clock is ticking as the newly-divorced sides kick off tricky negotiations, with major implications for Ireland.
Your crash course in... what to expect from Britain and the EU's trade talk tango
The clock is ticking as the newly-divorced sides kick off tricky negotiations, with major implications for Ireland.
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