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Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Brexit
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Rishi Sunak's ongoing bid to persuade the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to support his Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union, which was expected to be announced early this week, is set to delay the planned timetable for an announcement.
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Rishi Sunak's plans for announcing a Northern Ireland Protocol deal face delay after a backlash from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and hardline Brexiteers in the Conservative party.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Health
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Rishi Sunak is facing inevitable resistance over his plans to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol after the DUP indicated it would not support a new deal.
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is 'Helpful'
Brexit
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is "Helpful"
The senior cabinet minister has supported Boris Johnson's intervention as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak closes in on a deal with the European Union.
Rishi Sunak Is In Touching Distance Of A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal, But Now He's Got To Sell It To Its Toughest Critics
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Is In Touching Distance Of A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal, But Now He's Got To Sell It To Its Toughest Critics
Ahead of a pivotal week for the Northern Ireland Protocol, Rishi Sunak will today meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a final bid to resolve a key remaining Brexit impasse.
Rishi Sunak Visits Northern Ireland As Protocol Deal Gets Closer
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Visits Northern Ireland As Protocol Deal Gets Closer
Rishi Sunak is heading to Belfast tonight as an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol draws closer.
MP Briefings On Northern Ireland Protocol Agreement Being Finalised As Deal Nears
Brexit
MP Briefings On Northern Ireland Protocol Agreement Being Finalised As Deal Nears
The government is putting the final touches on briefings for key stakeholders detailing an imminent deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol as UK and European Union negotiators close in on an agreement.
Top Stories: 'Possible' Chinese Spy Balloons Flown Over UK, Labour Attacks Government Spending
Brexit
Top Stories: "Possible" Chinese Spy Balloons Flown Over UK, Labour Attacks Government Spending
Transport minister Richard Holden has said that it is “possible” China has flown spy balloons over the UK after the US shot down four aerial objects over North America in recent days.
An enjoyable and eclectic short read: Lord Herbert reviews 'The Vitality of Democracy'
Books & culture
By Lord Herbert of South Downs
An enjoyable and eclectic short read: Lord Herbert reviews 'The Vitality of Democracy'
A mix of history and philosophy, Baroness Gisela Stuart has produced an interesting treatise
Ministers In No Rush To Pass Northern Ireland Protocol Bill As Talks With EU Near Climax
Brexit
Ministers In No Rush To Pass Northern Ireland Protocol Bill As Talks With EU Near Climax
The government is reluctant to press ahead with the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as there are fears it could undermine a key few weeks in its negotiations with the European Union.
The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament
Brexit
By Lord Kirkhope
The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament
The government’s Retained EU Law Bill will be debated today in the House of Lords and I anticipate it being met with opposition from across our House.
Top Stories: NHS Strikes 'Deadlock', Tory MPs Attack Truss Comeback
Health
Top Stories: NHS Strikes "Deadlock", Tory MPs Attack Truss Comeback
The largest-ever NHS strikes are taking place on Monday in a continued "deadlock" over pay, with nurses and ambulance workers across multiple regions in England walking out.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Retained EU Law Bill will damage UK’s reputation, says Bar Council
Exclusionary post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme is not fit for purpose
Brexit
By Natalia Byer
Exclusionary post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme is not fit for purpose
This week marks the third anniversary of Brexit. While for some it’s a cause to celebrate or say, “I told you so”, for European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizens and their families falling through the cracks of the Home Office system, it is cause for concern.
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen Partner content
Home affairs
By British Safety Council
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen
The Government is rushing ahead far too quickly with the review of EU regulations and putting the UK's hard won reputation for health and safety at risk in the process.
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To 'Mistakes We Might Regret'
Brexit
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To "Mistakes We Might Regret"
A senior Labour frontbencher says the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU laws from the UK statute book by the end of this year will “fail” and create a “horrible mess” due to insufficient time to address almost 4,000 pieces of legislation affected.
Benefits Wrongly Paid To Thousands Of EU Citizens Due To Home Office Error
Brexit
Benefits Wrongly Paid To Thousands Of EU Citizens Due To Home Office Error
Exclusive: The government has wrongly made benefits payments to potentially tens of thousands of European Union citizens due to a Home Office data error. 
Revealing insights into the EU mindset: Lord Frost reviews 'Inside the Deal'
Books & culture
By Lord Frost
Revealing insights into the EU mindset: Lord Frost reviews 'Inside the Deal'
Despite being worthy and a little dull, Stefaan De Rynck has nonetheless delivered a reasonable and valuable account
Business Leader Urges Rishi Sunak To Ditch 'Bogus' Deadline For Ditching EU Laws
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Business Leader Urges Rishi Sunak To Ditch "Bogus" Deadline For Ditching EU Laws
Confederation of Business Industry head Tony Danker has challenged Rishi Sunak to scrap the government's commitment to repeal almost 4,000 European Union laws by the end of the year, arguing that the "bogus deadline" is putting needless strain on industry.
DUP and ERG Alliance Threatens Fresh Brexit Headache For Rishi Sunak
Brexit
DUP and ERG Alliance Threatens Fresh Brexit Headache For Rishi Sunak
Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson gave a well-received address to the Conservative party's staunchly pro-Brexit European Research Group of MPs on Tuesday night.
It’s not too late to drop Retained EU Law Bill before it wreaks chaos in our workplaces and courts
Brexit
By Paul Nowak, Roger Barker and Ruth Chambers
It’s not too late to drop Retained EU Law Bill before it wreaks chaos in our workplaces and courts
The new year has just begun, but the countdown has already started on a swathe of workplace law and environmental protections.
UK And EU To Intensify Northern Ireland Protocol Talks In A Bid For February Deal
Brexit
UK And EU To Intensify Northern Ireland Protocol Talks In A Bid For February Deal
The UK and European Union are set to intensify negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol as they try to reach an agreement in the run-up to the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement this spring.
'Tiny Bit Of Progress' In Northern Ireland Protocol Talks
Brexit
"Tiny Bit Of Progress" In Northern Ireland Protocol Talks
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said there had been a “tiny bit of progress” but that there was “still a way to go” in Northern Ireland Protocol talks, after leaders from the island of Ireland and Westminster met in Belfast today.
Government Accused Of 'Extreme Ministerial Power Grab' Over EU Law Repeal Process
Brexit
Government Accused Of "Extreme Ministerial Power Grab" Over EU Law Repeal Process
Labour peer Baroness Hayter has claimed attempts by government to limit parliamentary scrutiny of the repeal of EU laws is "irresponsible and potentially dangerous", as the government prepares to review and scrap or recycle around 4,000 pieces of legislation by the end of this year.