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British shoppers in Europe are struggling to get their hands on everything from custard creams and M&S food products to Fortnum & Mason hampers as post-Brexit export rules continue to cause chaos. Stonemanor, a small chain of British food stores in Belgium, is unable to source classic items including digestive biscuits, Walker’s shortbread, oatcakes and … Read more
Boris Johnson should ‘knock heads together’ to push through law to save Northern Ireland veterans from threat of prosecution, says Mark Francois Mark Francois addressed Commons during reading of the Armed Forces Bill Said absence of even draft legislation added to ‘burning injustice’ felt by soldiers Last week was revealed another 12 veterans facing charges … Read more
Lorry carrying frozen carrots and mixed herbs waits for EIGHT DAYS to board a ferry to Northern Ireland ‘because of missing paperwork’ Peter Summerton, of McCulla Refrigerated Transport, said: ‘It’s absolutely criminal what has been allowed to happen’ A lorry carrying frozen carrots and mixed herbs has been waiting for clearance to board a ferry … Read more
UK wins Irish backing for delay to Brexit port checks as Simon Coveney says he is open to extension of grace period Foreign affairs minister is open to ‘modest’ extensions of the grace period The Northern Ireland Protocol has led to delays at port and threats to staff Michael Gove wants two years before certain … Read more
A Northern Ireland MP has come under fire after he described the representation of black people on an edition of Songs of Praise as ‘the BBC at its BLM (Black Lives Matter) worst’. Anti-racism groups have called on the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP Gregory Campbell to apologise over his ‘race-baiting’ and ‘irresponsible’ remarks on the BBC’s … Read more
DUP chief Arlene Foster today demanded Boris Johnson ditches the Northern Ireland protocol amid fears over rising sectarian tensions and EU threats. The First Minister warned that the Brexit provisions have ‘not worked and cannot work’, saying undermining the links between Ulster and mainland Britain was upsetting the ‘delicate’ peace settlement. The intervention came after … Read more
Boris Johnson has threatened to suspend parts of the Brexit deal unless the EU agrees to ease checks on goods crossing between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. The Prime Minister vowed yesterday to do ‘everything we need to do’ to ensure trade is conducted as smoothly as possible across the Irish Sea … Read more
Gin-credible! Queen launches another limited edition spirit for £40 made with roses, apples and pears from Hillsborough Castle’s Walled Garden Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is launching its own variety of gin It is Queen’s Northern Ireland residence, sitting 20 minutes away from Belfast 400 bottles have been produced of the special edition Shortcross Gin It … Read more
Boris Johnson today promised Arlene Foster the UK Government will ‘do everything we can’ to make trade to Northern Ireland smoother as he demanded the EU take ‘urgent action’ to relax checks on goods. The PM spoke to the First Minister of Northern Ireland this morning amid a worsening row over post-Brexit customs checks which … Read more
Customs checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain Northern Ireland is operating different regulatory and customs arrangements to the rest of the UK, as the region is remaining in the EU Single Market for goods and applying EU customs rules at its points of entry – Belfast Port, Larne Harbour, Warrenpoint Port, Foyle Port, … Read more