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Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of 'Casual Indifference' After A Week Of Violence
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of "Casual Indifference" After A Week Of Violence
Brexit
Two former Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland have called on the government to step up its engagement with the province amid criticism that ministers have been slow to react to sectarian violence.
Brandon Lewis Heads To Northern Ireland Amid Ongoing Violence As Boris Johnson Faces Pressure To 'Step Up'
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Heads To Northern Ireland Amid Ongoing Violence As Boris Johnson Faces Pressure To "Step Up"
Boris Johnson Accused Of A 'Leadership Vacuum' After Four Nights Of Violence In Northern Ireland
Brexit
Boris Johnson Accused Of A "Leadership Vacuum" After Four Nights Of Violence In Northern Ireland
Musicians Forced To Cancel EU Gigs 'Every Day' Due To Brexit Demand Financial Support From Government
Culture
Musicians Forced To Cancel EU Gigs "Every Day" Due To Brexit Demand Financial Support From Government
Exclusive: Government Considers Legal Action Against The EU Over The Live Shellfish Dispute
Brexit
Exclusive: Government Considers Legal Action Against The EU Over The Live Shellfish Dispute
Exclusive: Music Industry Has Seen No Evidence Of Government Talks With EU Over Post-Brexit Touring
Culture
Exclusive: Music Industry Has Seen No Evidence Of Government Talks With EU Over Post-Brexit Touring
EU Reveals Plans To Impose Stricter Controls On Vaccine Exports
Coronavirus
EU Reveals Plans To Impose Stricter Controls On Vaccine Exports
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The DUP’s failure to take responsibility is fanning the flames of violence in Northern Ireland
Brexit
By Claire Hanna MP
The DUP’s failure to take responsibility is fanning the flames of violence in Northern Ireland
'Betrayal' over Brexit must be urgently addressed to help stabilise violence in Northern Ireland
Brexit
By Stephen Farry MP
"Betrayal" over Brexit must be urgently addressed to help stabilise violence in Northern Ireland
The Integrated Review offers a hint into the UK’s future priorities
Brexit
By Nabil Rastani
The Integrated Review offers a hint into the UK’s future priorities
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Tribute to Prince Philip by Lord Robertson
Tribute to Prince Philip by Lord Robertson
By Lord Robertson
Social affairs
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of 'Casual Indifference' After A Week Of Violence
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of "Casual Indifference" After A Week Of Violence
Brexit
John Major Says He Agreed With Prince Philip That There Are “Too Many” MPs
John Major Says He Agreed With Prince Philip That There Are “Too Many” MPs
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Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of 'Casual Indifference' After A Week Of Violence
Brexit
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of "Casual Indifference" After A Week Of Violence
Two former Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland have called on the government to step up its engagement with the province amid criticism that ministers have been slow to react to sectarian violence.
Exclusive: Modelling Giant Warns Of 'End Of' British Industry Over Post-Brexit Work Permits
Brexit
Exclusive: Modelling Giant Warns Of "End Of" British Industry Over Post-Brexit Work Permits
A major agency which represents Naomi Campbell and Twiggy has warned that models now face a three month wait to work in Europe, effectively killing off their chances at work in the EU post-Brexit.
Government Accused Of Ignoring Expert Civil Servants During Decision To Delay Brexit Checks
Brexit
Government Accused Of Ignoring Expert Civil Servants During Decision To Delay Brexit Checks
Exclusive: The government's move to delay checks on imports from the European Union by six months was the "latest example" of ministers excluding expert officials from decision making, a union representing civil servants has said.
Brexit news
Britain will loose significant access to EU security data due to Brexit deal
Brexit
By Lord Ricketts
Britain will loose significant access to EU security data due to Brexit deal
The greatest impact on our security comes from losing access to the Schengen information System, for swapping alerts on the movement of criminals and missing persons.
Post-Brexit Red Tape Is Set To Cost The Meat Industry £120m A Year and Reduce Some Exports By Half
Brexit
Post-Brexit Red Tape Is Set To Cost The Meat Industry £120m A Year and Reduce Some Exports By Half
New barriers to the UK's trade with the European Union are set to cost British meat businesses an extra £120m a year and result in some traders losing 50% of their exports to the continent, a leading industry body has warned.
Growing post-Brexit food and farming trade friction will be a long-term problem
Brexit
By Lord Teverson
Growing post-Brexit food and farming trade friction will be a long-term problem
Although we have left the EU, there are still many issues to be resolved. One of the biggest dangers is that if the NI Protocol breaks so will the UK-EU trade deal.
Food Exports To The EU Saw A Huge Collapse In January, With Salmon Sales Falling By 98%
Brexit
Food Exports To The EU Saw A Huge Collapse In January, With Salmon Sales Falling By 98%
Food and drink exports to the European Union fell by over 75% in the weeks following the end of the Brexit transition period, according to stark new industry figures.
As Brexit problems mount, Labour will shine a laser on broken Conservative promises
Brexit
By Paul Blomfield MP
As Brexit problems mount, Labour will shine a laser on broken Conservative promises
Our critique of Johnson’s deal is not simply about accountability but setting out our vision for a better relationship with the rest of Europe.
Government Told To Reveal How Much Money It Spent On Brexit Adverts That 'Ignore' Business Disruption
Brexit
Government Told To Reveal How Much Money It Spent On Brexit Adverts That "Ignore" Business Disruption
Exclusive: Labour has told the government to disclose how much money it has spent on adverts which they say illustrate "pretty deep denial" over how post-Brexit paperwork is affecting British businesses.
The Turing scheme will downgrade opportunities for our young people – we must re-join Erasmus+
Education
By Kirsten Oswald MP
The Turing scheme will downgrade opportunities for our young people – we must re-join Erasmus+
The Turing scheme includes just a fraction of the benefits provided to students under Erasmus+, with free tuition and travel expenses scrapped, and the cost of living allowance slashed by a fifth.
EU Launches Legal Action Against The UK Over 'Violation' Of Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
EU Launches Legal Action Against The UK Over "Violation" Of Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Union has formally taken legal action against the government over its plan to change the post-Brexit protocol for Northern Ireland without an agreement with Brussels.
Fish Exports To The EU Collapsed By 83% In January According To 'Grim' Post-Brexit Figures
Brexit
Fish Exports To The EU Collapsed By 83% In January According To "Grim" Post-Brexit Figures
The UK's fish and shellfish exports to the European Union dropped by a whopping 83% in January, while meat sales dropped by two-thirds, with Brexit being blamed as the primary reason.
Government Confirms Six-Month Delay On EU Import Checks Amid Warnings Of Food Shortages This Summer
Brexit
Government Confirms Six-Month Delay On EU Import Checks Amid Warnings Of Food Shortages This Summer
The government will postpone checks on imports from the European Union in order to give businesses more time to prepare for the myriad paperwork that awaits, Michael Gove has announced.
EU Ambassador To UK Warns Trust 'Is The Most Important Commodity' As Brussels Prepares Legal Action Against Government
Brexit
EU Ambassador To UK Warns Trust "Is The Most Important Commodity" As Brussels Prepares Legal Action Against Government
The European Union's ambassador to the UK has urged the government to maintain the bloc's trust as Brussels prepare to take legal action against the government over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Boris Johnson Rebukes EU Claims That UK Imposed 'Outright Ban' On Covid Vaccine Exports
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Rebukes EU Claims That UK Imposed "Outright Ban" On Covid Vaccine Exports
The Prime Minister has waded into the growing diplomatic row following claims from senior EU officials that the UK had blocked vaccine exports.
Shellfish Businesses Say Government Plan To Build Purification Centres Won't Help Most Exports
Environment
Shellfish Businesses Say Government Plan To Build Purification Centres Won't Help Most Exports
Shellfish businesses across the country say the government's plan to revive their sales to the European Union by building purification facilities in the UK will not work in the majority of cases.
Exclusive: Government Plans To Revive Shellfish Exports By The Winter By Building Purification Sites In The UK
Environment
Exclusive: Government Plans To Revive Shellfish Exports By The Winter By Building Purification Sites In The UK
The government is planning to build purification sites in the UK so shellfish businesses which have been shut out from the European Union since January can resume exporting mussels and cockles to the continent this winter, Environment Secretary George Eustice has said.
Government Is Considering New Delays To EU Import Checks To Avoid Food Supply Disruption
Brexit
Government Is Considering New Delays To EU Import Checks To Avoid Food Supply Disruption
Exclusive: Growing concern over food supplies when shops and hospitality reopen this summer could lead the government to relax checks on European Union imports scheduled to take effect in April and July.



Exclusive: Penny Mordaunt appointed as Commons minister on EU negotiations
Brexit
Exclusive: Penny Mordaunt appointed as Commons minister on EU negotiations
Penny Mordaunt, the Paymaster General, has been appointed as the Commons minister on the European Union negotiations.
European Parliament Postpones Brexit Deal Vote Amid Fury Over The UK's Northern Ireland Protocol Plan
Brexit
European Parliament Postpones Brexit Deal Vote Amid Fury Over The UK's Northern Ireland Protocol Plan
The European Parliament has shelved plans to confirm a date for ratifying the European Union's trade deal with the UK amid anger in Brussels with the government's decision to unilaterally change the Northern Ireland Protocol.
UK Plan To Change Northern Ireland Protocol Is Doing 'Avoidable' Damage To EU Trust, Committee Chair Warns
Brexit
UK Plan To Change Northern Ireland Protocol Is Doing "Avoidable" Damage To EU Trust, Committee Chair Warns
The government's contentious move to alter the Northern Ireland Protocol without the European Union's agreement erodes trust and will make future negotiations more difficult, the chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has warned.
Brexit, Welfare And Social Care: Everything Missing From Rishi Sunak's Budget Plans
Health
Brexit, Welfare And Social Care: Everything Missing From Rishi Sunak's Budget Plans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget included some major announcements, but there were also some conspicuous absences too. PoliticsHome points out the gaps.
Labour Accuses DEFRA Of 'Severe Negligence' Over Post-Brexit Shellfish Export Ban
Environment
Labour Accuses DEFRA Of "Severe Negligence" Over Post-Brexit Shellfish Export Ban
Exclusive: The government is being told to urgently explain its handling of post-Brexit arrangements for shellfish exporters amid a growing number of questions over its claim that the European Union changed its position.
Post-Brexit Delays To Wine, Cheese And Veg Risk Hampering The Reopening Of Hospitality
Brexit
Post-Brexit Delays To Wine, Cheese And Veg Risk Hampering The Reopening Of Hospitality
The government's plan to introduce checks on food and drink from the European Union this summer risks hampering the re-opening of pubs and restaurants, industry bodies have warned.
Fashion Icon Katharine Hamnett Pauses EU Sales Due To 'Catastrophic' Post-Brexit Paperwork
Culture
Fashion Icon Katharine Hamnett Pauses EU Sales Due To "Catastrophic" Post-Brexit Paperwork
Exclusive: Designer Katharine Hamnett has warned that UK fashion businesses are already closing as a result of post-Brexit paperwork, and that she herself has been forced to pause sales to the bloc.
New Order Considering Skipping Europe On Next Tour Due To Soaring Post-Brexit Costs And Red Tape
Culture
New Order Considering Skipping Europe On Next Tour Due To Soaring Post-Brexit Costs And Red Tape
A growing cohort of musicians and artists are revealing how post-Brexit barriers to touring in the European Union are disrupting or in some cases destroying work they had planned for after the coronavirus lockdown.
Government Urged To Bin 'Secretive' NDAs And Make Post-Brexit Trade Deals More Transparent
Brexit
Government Urged To Bin "Secretive" NDAs And Make Post-Brexit Trade Deals More Transparent
The government's trade policy is "too secretive," with ministers avoiding scrutiny and withholding the impact of its trade agreements from the public, a cross-party group of MPs and peers has said.
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