Vet medicine supplies: Concerns over post-Brexit arrangements

Farmers from Northern Ireland have voiced concerns to a Westminster committee about the production and supply of veterinary medicines. Farmers like David Brown rely on medicines to keep their animals healthy and to meet standards for putting them into the food chain. But

Brexit: Date for new checks on Irish agri-food products still unclear

It is still uncertain when Irish agri-food products being shipped to Great Britain will face new post-Brexit checks. From Tuesday, agri-food products from the rest of the European Union (EU) will be subject to the checks. The UK government has said checks on

Windsor Framework: DUP supports pet food EU law being added to post-Brexit deal

The DUP has supported a new EU law being added to the Windsor Framework. The framework is the revised post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. The addition of new EU laws to the framework are subject to a cross-community Stormont vote known as an

Turtle rescued in Guernsey could go to Cape Verde due to Brexit – charity

A turtle that washed up on a beach in Guernsey could be sent to Cape Verde due to Brexit complications, an animal charity has said. The loggerhead turtle dubbed “Barnacle Bill” was taken in by the GSPCA after Storm Ciarán hit in November.

Brexit: Westminster did not tell Stormont about two new EU laws

The government has been accused of rendering a Stormont committee “impotent” after failing to alert members to two new EU laws. The new and updated environmental regulations have now come into force. The delay means assembly members (MLAs) were not able to fully

‘Brexit food charges will eradicate my cheese shop’

Starter Culture does a roaring trade in bringing artisan cheeses from across Europe to Glasgow’s bustling Southside. From her busy shop on Pollokshaws Road, owner Rachna Dheer has grown a loyal customer base eager to sample the continent’s finest produce. But she fears

Gibraltar: Post-Brexit EU agreement ‘very close’ after talks

A post-Brexit agreement on border checks and transit for Gibraltar is “within kissing distance”, the head of the territory has said. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo spoke to reporters after a meeting with other stakeholders in Brussels. Also in attendance were Foreign Secretary Lord

Food price fears as Brexit import charges revealed

The government has revealed how much companies will have to pay to import foods from the EU due to Brexit. Small imports of products such as fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt will be subject to fees of up to £145 from 30

New post-Brexit tariff to apply to UK cars going to Canada

From Monday, any cars the UK exports to Canada will face an additional 6% tariff, or tax. The change comes after a post-Brexit agreement to continue EU trading terms expired without a new deal. The new tariffs are determined by whether the UK

Immigration: Post-Brexit changes in NI continuing, says UU economist

A post-Brexit change in immigration patterns to Northern Ireland is continuing, an Ulster University economist’s analysis suggests. UK law now makes it harder for non-Irish EU nationals to move to NI for low-paid work. However, liberalisation of the visa system for high-skilled and