Irish trade to GB now subject to post-Brexit rules: The new controls began on Wednesday as part of a long-delayed UK plan to apply more checks on EU imports.
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A united Ireland is growing ever more likely – thanks to the failures of Brexit Britain
theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2024/feb/26/ireland-unity-brexit-britain
Brexit: 'Significant changes' coming for Irish trade to GB: The Irish government is urging exporters to be ready for new post-Brexit border controls next month.
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Windsor Framework: Half of vet medicines could be withdrawn, Lords hear: A Lords committee is warned half of NI's vet medicine could be withdrawn without s a new ...
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Sunak Claims N. Ireland Win, But Voters Still Blame Tories For Brexit Strife: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged Northern Ireland’s political leaders to get on ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Milestone: First Nationalist Minister Appointed in Northern Ireland
- Michelle O'Neill from Sinn Fein has made history as the first nationalist minister in Northern Ireland.
- The deputy first minister will be Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
- According to the Good Friday Agreement, the deputy minister has the same authority as the first minister.
- In her speech, which started in Irish, Ms O'Neill said: 'Today opens the door to the future - a shared future.'
UK civil service grew by 100,000 to cope with post-Brexit pressures – report: Northern Ireland’s civil service, despite new pressures, remains largely the same ...
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Sunak to Visit N. Ireland After DUP Agrees to End Brexit Impasse: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Northern Ireland as he tries to close a deal with the ...
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England, Wales and Scotland all now in favour of Irish unification, research shows
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/03/21/england-wales-and-scotland-all-now-in-favour-of-irish-unification-research-shows/
Investigation of NI bird sanctuary management: A body that took over regulation of EU protected bird sanctuaries in Northern Ireland after Brexit is launching an ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0318/1438532-bird-sanctuary/
Theresa May: The Brexit prime minister who should have been great: Westminster says farewell to Britain’s second female premier brought down by her party’s civil ...
politico.eu/article/theresa-may-brexit-prime-minister-who-should-have-been-great/
Consequence of Brexit: Almost all internal British customs controls for Northern Ireland are to be abolished
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/fast-alle-innerbritischen-zollkontrollen-zu-nordirland-sollen-wegfallen-19488492.html
Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly: Their fathers were still sworn enemies
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-02/michelle-oneill-irland-premierministerin-katholikin
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Irish Unification: How Brexit and Demographics Give It a Boost: In May 1921, the island of Ireland was split in two, giving rise to Northern Ireland as part of ...
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Paul Hosford: After nearly two years of inactivity the North's parties have much to fix
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Brexit: British businesses will be envious of Northern Ireland's new deal: Sky's Paul Kelso writes that the prospect of removing checks in Northern Ireland ...
news.sky.com/story/brexit-british-businesses-will-be-envious-of-northern-irelands-new-deal-13060779
UK Parliament approves deal to end political stalemate in Northern Ireland
deccanherald.com/world/uk-parliament-approves-deal-to-end-political-stalemate-in-northern-ireland-2875763
UK unveils DUP deal to restore Northern Ireland government: Britain unveiled a package of post-Brexit trading measures on Wednesday to strengthen Northern ...
reuters.com/world/uk/new-package-n-ireland-will-guarantee-smooth-flow-trade-uk-government-2024-01-31/
Micheál Martin: ‘I believe in the Wolfe Tone idea of uniting people. That’s hard work’
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/19/micheal-martin-i-believe-in-that-wolfe-tone-idea-of-uniting-people-thats-hard-work-you-dont-achieve-it-by-slogans/
Four key issues facing Northern Ireland’s government: The two-year absence of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing assembly has left a list of problems for the first ...
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Migration Dispute Puts UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a Tight Spot: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
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Quick Glance: Controversial Proposal: Sending Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- Britain's Parliament to vote on deterring asylum seekers crossing the English Channel.
- The government proposes sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, over 4,300 miles away.
- Rishi Sunak aims to deport some who attempt to enter Britain via the English Channel to claim asylum.
- First deportation flights to Rwanda were canceled due to concerns about safety for refugees.
Tory plotters ‘poised to claim Sunak has betrayed Brexit’ with NI deal, sources say
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tory-plotters-rishi-sunak-betrayed-brexit-northern-ireland-deal-2881299
Northern Ireland unionists signal deal on post-Brexit trade is near: DUP says progress has been made in talks, against backdrop of deepening budget crisis
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DUP’s spectacular Brexit own goal delivers nationalist First Minister: How did the chief defenders of unionism support a process that diminished the North’s ...
irishtimes.com/business/economy/2024/02/04/dups-spectacular-brexit-own-goal-delivers-nationalist-first-minister/
EU may have some questions over DUP's power-sharing deal: When the dust settles on the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive there may be some ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0204/1430321-stormont-deal/
EU silver filling ban could lead to dental care crisis in Northern Ireland, says association
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/01/20/eu-silver-filling-ban-could-lead-to-dental-care-crisis-in-northern-ireland-says-association/
David McWilliams: We are only at the end of the beginning of Brexit: My Northern Irish family, some of whom work in the NHS, say things have never been so bad
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/03/my-northern-family-some-of-whom-work-in-the-nhs-say-things-have-never-been-so-bad/
In Northern Ireland, a long-awaited moment of compromise: Four years after Brexit, party leaders have tentatively agreed to a new deal to end Northern Ireland’s ...
csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2024/0201/In-Northern-Ireland-a-long-awaited-moment-of-compromise
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Brexit consequences: House of Commons approves rules for trade in goods with Northern Ireland
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The Northern Ireland Brexit deal isn’t all it’s cracked up to be: Ignore the fanfare: the latest Northern Ireland Brexit deal, which builds on the Windsor ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-northern-ireland-brexit-deal-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be/
What’s next for Northern Ireland after the DUP deal?: While the package may look like window dressing, it should be enough to restore devolved government at ...
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Irish PM sees no 'red flags' in UK's Northern Ireland trade proposals: Ireland plans to study the details of proposed changes to post-Brexit trading rules for ...
reuters.com/world/irish-pm-sees-no-red-flags-uks-northern-ireland-trade-proposals-2024-01-31/
Northern Ireland could be about to get a government, nearly two years after the election. So why has it taken so long? And what does Brexit have to do with it? ... Show more
So a deal is done, but how did we get here?
Before Brexit, Northern Ireland and Great Britain shared the same trade rules as the Republic of Ireland ... Show more
Brexit four years on: Have you changed your views?: Tell us your opinions on Britain’s departure from the EU, in both 2016 and now
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Northern Ireland: Living and striking in a country without a government: More than 100,000 public sector workers in Northern Ireland have gone on strike for ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-01/nordirland-demonstrationen-loehne-northern-ireland-executive-dup
Northern Ireland set for another new deadline for power-sharing deal: The DUP, which won fewer seats at Stormont than Sinn Fein for the first time ever in 2022's ...
news.sky.com/story/northern-ireland-set-for-another-new-deadline-for-power-sharing-deal-13054737
Northern Ireland's DUP: Issues outstanding in UK government talks: The leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said issues still need to be ...
reuters.com/world/uk/northern-irelands-dup-issues-outstanding-uk-government-talks-2024-01-22/
Brits left baffled by Brexit’s ‘not for EU’ food labels: Post-Brexit rules requiring foods to carry ‘not for EU’ labels sparks confusion — and, in some cases ...
politico.eu/article/uk-brexit-not-for-eu-food-label/
Finn McRedmond: Derry Girls allowed the Troubles to hum in the background of adolescent angst
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/01/18/derry-girls-allowed-the-troubles-to-hum-in-the-background-of-adolescent-angst/
Imports from Britain down one-quarter as Brexit ‘still having repercussions three years on’
irishtimes.com/business/2024/01/15/imports-from-britain-down-a-quarter-as-brexit-still-having-repercussions-three-years-on/
Rishi Sunak survives night of the living dead: The spectre of interminable Brexit rows haunted the Commons debate on Rwanda
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EU’s von der Leyen urges youth to reverse Brexit: European Commission president says politicians ‘goofed it up’ in 2016 and the next generation will ‘have to fix ...
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Quick Glance: Von der Leyen Calls on Youth to Reverse Brexit
- Appeal to young people to correct the mistake of Brexit.
- Von der Leyen's comments about young people sparked a swift reaction in London.
- Surveys indicate that a majority of voters in the United Kingdom would rejoin the EU.
- The Labour Party aims for a closer relationship with Europe, but rejects rejoining the single market or reintroducing free movement of people.
UK's Sunak Risks Being Next Victim of Endless Tory Fights Over Brexit: Rishi Sunak backed the winning side in the UK’s pivotal vote to leave the European ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/sunak-risks-being-next-victim-of-endless-tory-fights-over-brexit
Record high immigration despite Brexit: Great Britain is stepping on the brakes: After leaving the EU, fewer Europeans are flocking to Great Britain ...
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Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal is up and running. It’s ‘cataclysmic’ for UK food exports
politico.eu/article/british-food-exporters-warn-of-cataclysmic-effects-of-windsor-framework/
The Brexit fiasco, Boris Johnson farce and Liz Truss disaster are all symbols of the festering wounds that infect the party
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Rishi Sunak predicted his own party’s downfall: The Brexit fiasco, Johnson farce and Liz Truss disaster are all symbols of the festering wounds that infect the ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/tories-facing-biggest-existential-crisis-ever-seen-2800675
‘Gang of 30’ MPs plotting Brexit-style rebellions against Rishi Sunak: 'They think they're all going to lose anyway - so they might as well put ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/gang-plotting-brexit-style-rebellions-rishi-sunak-2799697
Tory rebels are on ‘leadership manouevres’, says ex-Brexit secretary David Davis: David Davis dismissed pressure from backbenchers to completely withdraw from ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tory-rebels-leadership-manouevres-ex-brexit-secretary-david-davis-2799455
John FitzGerald: How to make Northern Ireland’s economy work: Starting point must be a functioning Executive and a working Assembly
irishtimes.com/business/economy/2023/12/08/john-fitzgerald-how-to-make-northern-irelands-economy-work/
UK agrees post-Brexit rules to ease travel for French school trips: The UK has announced new measures that will simplify travel for French school parties - after ...
thelocal.fr/20231207/uk-agrees-post-brexit-rules-to-ease-travel-for-french-school-trips
Senedd calls for Wales and Ireland to strengthen ties: WALES and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23963433.senedd-calls-wales-ireland-strengthen-ties/
Northern Ireland gangs still cast shadow of terror amid Stormont’s Brexit power vacuum
politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-assembly-gangs-paramilitary-cast-shadow-terror-stormont-power-vacuum-sinn-fein-dup-britain/
UK signs agreement to rejoin EU’s Horizon science program: British researchers will again participate in the scheme from the beginning of next month.
politico.eu/article/uk-signs-agreement-to-rejoin-eus-horizon-science-program/
DUP will not get all it wants in trade talks: Robinson: Unionists need to recognise that they will not get all they want from the British government in ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2023/1121/1417679-dup-northern-ireland/
Majority of Irish and NI firms yet to make any changes on back of Windsor Framework deal
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Amazon and eBay sellers boycott Northern Ireland due to Brexit rules: Current trade arrangements mean goods travelling from Britain to Northern Ireland have to ...
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Quick Glance: Amazon and eBay sellers boycott Northern Ireland over Brexit regulations
- Goods traveling from Britain to Northern Ireland face rigorous checks
- Sellers cannot afford the increased shipping fees to Northern Ireland
- Consumers and businesses in Northern Ireland are unable to access goods from online stores like Amazon and Ebay due to post-Brexit rules
- Jim Shannon, DUP MP, warns of continued unequal treatment of Northern Ireland under EU arrangements, negatively impacting shoppers
US business delegation probes post-Brexit opportunities in Northern Ireland: A U.S. business delegation dispatched to Northern Ireland by President Joe Biden ...
reuters.com/world/uk/us-business-delegation-probes-post-brexit-opportunities-northern-ireland-2023-10-26/
United Ireland referendum should need ‘super majority’ in North, Republic to carry, says Baker
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/10/23/united-ireland-referendum-should-need-super-majority-in-north-republic-to-carry-says-baker/
David Holmes: ‘I was able to see the real Sinéad O’Connor. She was fiercely intelligent, ridiculously funny’
irishtimes.com/culture/music/2023/11/04/david-holmes-i-was-able-to-see-the-real-sinead-oconnor-she-was-fiercely-intelligent-ridiculously-funny/
Quick Glance: David Holmes: 'Sinéad O’Connor - intelligent and funny'
- Holmes is releasing his first solo album in 15 years - Blind on a Galloping Horse
- Fans of Holmes' warm and thoughtful electronica will enjoy Blind on a Galloping Horse
- Featuring vocals from Raven Violet, daughter of musicians Jade Vincent and Keefus Ciancia
- The album criticizes the treatment of people in conflict situations
Is the Windsor framework in Northern Ireland working?: The new rules soften the Irish Sea border, but do not make it disappear
economist.com/britain/2023/10/26/is-the-windsor-framework-in-northern-ireland-working
Brexit was always going to be problematic for Northern Ireland, and for years the province has been treated as collateral damage ... Show more
Finn McRedmond: Has Ireland ever been as European as we liked to believe?: The next few years will provide us with a hard pill to swallow: Ireland has more in ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/10/26/finn-mcredmond-has-ireland-ever-been-as-european-as-we-liked-to-believe/
Brexit deal: Windsor Framework concerns 'have not materialised': A Foreign Office minister says there is no justification for Stormont to be boycotted over the ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67126472
A welcome return for Britain to the EU’s main research programme: Other unfinished business will prove harder to resolve
economist.com/britain/2023/09/07/a-welcome-return-for-britain-to-the-eus-main-research-programme
Quick Glance: UK Joins EU Research Program Horizon
- UK-based scientists and institutions can now apply for funding from the £85bn fund.
- Associate membership was agreed upon in the withdrawal agreement when the UK left the EU in 2020.
- The European Commission refused membership until the UK fulfilled its commitments.
- The Windsor Framework agreement resolved the disagreement and unlocked Horizon association.
Sunak Brexit progress should embolden Labour, says Hilary Benn: The PM's March deal for Northern Ireland shows the party can boost ties, the shadow minister says ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-67058842
Question Time descends into chaos after fiery rant by audience member: Fiona Bruce rushed to calm a BBC Question Time audience member
nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/bbc-question-time-descends-chaos-8844954
UK hopeful on deal to revive Northern Ireland regional government: Britain's government is optimistic it will soon find a formula to persuade Northern Ireland's ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-hopeful-deal-revive-northern-ireland-regional-government-2023-10-03/
Patience with DUP Stormont veto has run out, says Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill: The DUP has been blocking powersharing for more than a year in protest at the ...
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Northern Ireland businesses briefed on day-to-day workings of Windsor Framework: On Wednesday morning, business leaders gathered at the historic Customs House in ...
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Northern Ireland: New post-Brexit rules come into force: New post-Brexit rules for importing goods into Northern Ireland from Britain take effect on Sunday ...
brusselstimes.com/news/715576/northern-ireland-new-post-brexit-rules-come-into-force
UK Nears Post-Brexit Deal for Access to EU Border Agency: The UK has reached a preliminary agreement with the European Union to access the bloc’s border agency ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-12/uk-nears-post-brexit-deal-for-access-to-eu-border-agency
Theresa May condemns Boris Johnson’s ‘bad’ Brexit deal for making life ‘difficult̵
inews.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-may-boris-johnsons-brexit-deal-northern-ireland-2613047
It’s a relief we’ve rejoined Horizon, but it is certainly not a victory of post-Brexit Britain
cityam.com/its-a-relief-weve-rejoined-horizon-but-it-is-certainly-not-a-victory-of-post-brexit-britain/
DUP founding member says a 'New Ireland is inevitable': ONE of the founding members of the DUP said he believes that Unionism was “always in many ways doomed” ...
thenational.scot/news/23767727.dup-founding-member-says-new-ireland-inevitable/
Ireland must show ‘pragmatism’ of Michael Collins in adapting to challenges of Brexit
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/08/20/ireland-must-show-pragmatism-of-michael-collins-in-adapting-to-challenges-of-brexit/
Northern Irish airports demand return of duty-free shopping amid Brexit limbo: Northern Ireland airports caught in a post-Brexit snag, missing out on a £5 ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/628226/northern-irish-airports-demand-return-of-duty-free-shopping-amid-brexit-limbo
Quick Glance: NI Airports Push for Duty-Free Shopping on EU Flights
- NI airports are advocating for the reinstatement of duty-free shopping on flights between the region and the European Union.
- Belfast City Airport, Belfast International Airport, and City of Derry Airport have jointly appealed to the UK Government and EU to extend this opportunity to Northern Ireland's airports.
- The airports also emphasized that restoring duty-free shops for EU flights would bring them on par with other airports in the UK, providing substantial economic benefits in terms of generated income.
- The reintroduction of duty-free shopping post-Brexit has been highly popular among consumers, with foreign retailers witnessing significant increases in sales of duty-free goods to departing UK passengers.
Northern Ireland could lose half its veterinary medicines in Brexit row: Requirement for animal medicines to be batch-tested in EU could see products ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jul/25/northern-ireland-could-lose-half-its-veterinary-medicines-in-brexit-row
‘EU one stop shop’ to provide post Brexit advice considered for Belfast: MEPs are also considering an envoy from the EU to Northern Ireland, who would fulfil a ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2023/07/27/eu-one-stop-shop-to-provide-post-brexit-advice-considered-for-belfast/
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