British cheeses may become rarity in Northern Ireland next year, businesses warn
British cheeses may become a rarity on the shelves of Northern Ireland’s delicatessen stores unless a fresh deal is agreed, a business owner has said.
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Three-month customs grace period announced for parcels into NI from Britain
The Government has announced a three-month grace period on new customs processes for parcels shipped into Northern Ireland from Great Britain.
The Northern Ireland Protocol – the key questions answered
The Northern Ireland Protocol governing trade between Great Britain and the region comes into effect when the Brexit transition period ends at 11pm on New Year’s Eve.
In Pictures: Northern Ireland’s turbulent 2020
Royal visits, legal firsts, a breakthrough at Stormont, and of course – the pandemic; here are some of the best images from the PA news agency’s Northern Ireland photographers during 2020.
Brexit: Everything you need to know as politicians return to vote on the deal
EU ambassadors have given provisional approval for Britain’s post-Brexit trade deal to be implemented from January 1.
Stormont Assembly set to be recalled to discuss Brexit trade deal
The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled to discuss the Brexit trade deal.
What coronavirus rules are changing in the UK from Boxing Day?
Coronavirus restrictions are set to change across the UK on Boxing Day.
New virus strain probably already in Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster warns
The new strain of coronavirus is probably already in Northern Ireland and the Republic, Stormont’s First Minister has warned.
Christmas bubbles to be limited to one day in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to reduce the five day Christmas bubbling arrangements in the region to just one day.
NI Executive holds emergency meeting amid fears over Covid-19 strain
The Northern Ireland Executive is holding an emergency meeting to discuss coronavirus restrictions.
Emergency meeting of NI Executive to be held on Sunday night
The Northern Ireland Executive is to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday night.
Parties call for emergency meeting of NI Executive over new Covid strain
Four of the five power-sharing parties in Northern Ireland are calling for an emergency meeting of the Executive to discuss the new strain of Covid-19 found in England.
Consider one-day Christmas bubbles, Northern Ireland urged
Christmas bubbles should be as small as possible, and people in Northern Ireland should consider forming them for December 25 only amid an “aggressive new strain” of Covid-19.
What are the new Christmas rules?
Boris Johnson has cancelled Christmas for millions of people across London and south-east England, who will go up to a new Tier 4 of restrictions.
Stormont leaders clash in Covid blame game
Northern Ireland’s political leaders have clashed amid a blame game over the region’s spiralling Covid-19 infection rates.
Chief scientist: No action would have meant thousands of Northern Ireland deaths
Northern Ireland would have witnessed thousands of Covid-19 deaths if no action had been taken to suppress the virus, Stormont’s chief scientific adviser has said.
Brexit: Pet owners need animal certificate for travel to EU and N Ireland
Dog, cat and ferret owners must follow new rules if they wish to travel to the EU or Northern Ireland with their pet following Brexit.
Michael Gove calls on Scottish ministers to provide ‘itemised list’ of Brexit spending
Michael Gove has called on Scottish ministers to produce an itemised list of Brexit preparedness spending after hearing "one or two voices of concern" about how money passed on from Westminster has been used.
Gove will not ‘pit parts of the UK against each other’ over Brexit funding
Michael Gove tried to avoid “pitting parts of the UK against each other” over funding for preparations to leave the EU, MSPs have been told.
More generous grades for NI exams in 2021, education minister says
Secondary school students in Northern Ireland will sit fewer exams next year and be subject to a more generous grading regime, the education minister has announced.
DUP: Brexit talks extension should lead to tariff-free deal
The extension of post-Brexit trade talks should lead to a tariff and quota-free deal, unionists in Northern Ireland said.
Perception of two-tier policing over Bobby Storey funeral ‘must be addressed’
Police must address a “dangerous” perception of a two-tier approach to the policing of the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey, Arlene Foster has said.
£400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition
Northern Ireland will receive an extra £400 million to address the effects of Brexit on trade, the Government said.
£400m to support Northern Ireland after end of transition period
Some £400 million of new money has been guaranteed by the UK Government for Northern Ireland.
Third coronavirus wave could be most aggressive yet, Swann warns
A potential third wave of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland could be the worst yet, Stormont’s health minister has warned.
Hosts Qatar to join European qualifying for 2022 World Cup
World Cup hosts Qatar will join European qualifying Group A, UEFA has announced.
Gareth Southgate hopes coaches are consulted over calendar before 2022 World Cup
Gareth Southgate hopes coaches are consulted over how the Qatar World Cup in 2022 is fitted around the club season – but says similar decisions in the past have been made without their input.
England to face Poland in 2022 World Cup qualifiers
England face familiar qualifying foes Poland on the road to the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
Home nations could collide in World Cup qualifying draw
The road to Qatar 2022 was set to take shape on Monday, with the virtual draw for World Cup qualifying taking place in Zurich.
Home nations await World Cup qualifying draw
The home nations will discover their World Cup qualifying opponents on Monday, with the intriguing prospect of some famous old rivalries being renewed.