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Anne Donaghy, former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Council, outside Ballymena Courthouse

Verdict expected in trial of former council chief over deleted email

Jim Allister

Government says Jim Allister claims over Donaldson ‘absolute nonsense’

Trading relationships being lost due to Windsor Framework, MLAs told

M&S boss criticises post-Brexit food labelling as ‘bureaucratic madness’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson

Windsor Framework structures ineffective and overly bureaucratic – Robinson

Sunak heading to Birmingham for speech with business leaders amid gloomy economi...

Tory MP fears UK risks trashing international reputation via NI Protocol Bill

Peter Rhodes on unsolved burglaries, in-care kids and can straight guys play gay...

Taoiseach to hold talks with Stormont leaders amid NI protocol deadlock

Irish premier warns Johnson against unilateral action on NI Protocol

Halting Brexit checks would be a breach of international law, warns Coveney

The Northern Ireland Protocol – what is it and why is it so controversial?

Tesco plans first checkout-free stores and sees normal shopping patterns return

Protocol challenges a ‘two way street’

Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic reiterate ‘full commitment’ to NI Protocol

Irish Government seeking ‘early warning system’ on use of Article 16

Suspending NI Brexit deal during vaccines row ‘an oversight’ – EU ambassador
Joao Vale de Almeida said Brussels knew Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol should only be invoked as a ‘last resort’.
Editorial Team

Northern Ireland Protocol: Key questions answered

Blair says EU was very foolish over NI vaccine move

The EU’s AstraZeneca vaccine dispute and U-turn explained

Foster urges Johnson to replace Northern Ireland Protocol after vaccine row

EU under growing criticism despite U-turn on Northern Ireland vaccine controls

EU ends threat to override NI Brexit deal in bid to control vaccine exports

What the papers say – January 30

Johnson insists Brexit ‘teething problems’ can be resolved

EU officials allowed at NI border checks but UK vetoes ‘mini’ Brussels embassy

‘Stop stockpiling and stay home’ pleads coronavirus patient

Jeremy Corbyn claims PM misled people about customs checks in his Brexit deal
The Labour leader said a confidential report paints a ‘damning picture’ of Boris Johnson’s deal, especially when it came to Northern Ireland.
Editorial Team

Explainer: What’s the difference between Johnson’s Brexit deal and May’s deal?

Irish Government ‘understands’ unionists’ fears over backstop – Donohoe

What does the Withdrawal Agreement say about the Irish border?

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