The Government's lack of understanding and overly political approach to  post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland has left businesses in the  dark, a Westminster committee has claimed.

UK's approach to Northern Ireland Protocol condemned by MPs

"Laudable political aspirations are about to slam up against harsh financial realities," writes UTV Deputy Political Editor Tracey Magee.

Tracey Magee: Waiting for the Stormont bubble to burst

The deputy first minister has labelled the Government "careless" after Michael Gove said they wouldn't ask to delay the Brexit transition. 

O'Neill says refusal to extend Brexit transition 'careless'

Checks will be needed on some goods entering NI from the GB as part of Brexit but bureaucracy will be kept to a "minimum".

Checks needed on agri-goods after Brexit transition ends

Michel Barnier says the UK has not yet laid out its approach to upholding the Good Friday Agreement in any future trade arrangements.

Trade talks with EU see very little progress, says UK chief negotiator

Northern Ireland's unfettered access to the Great Britain trade market is
'absolutely paramount', the Secretary of State has said.

Unfettered access to Great Britain market 'paramount', says Secretary of State

Stormont's leaders have asked for an urgent meeting with the Government to seek clarity on post-Brexit trading arrangements in NI.

Stormont leaders seek clarity on post-Brexit trade plans

Ireland's premier has urged the UK Government to honour all the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement.

Varadkar urges 'no backsliding' on Withdrawal Agreement

Government plans to overhaul immigration rules will ruin the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland, according to Hospitality Ulster.


Home Office plans will 'decimate' NI hospitality industry

Agirculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed that farmers are set to receive nearly £300m in Direct Payments.

Agriculture Minister confirms nearly £300million for farmers post-Brexit

Replacing Raymond McCartney as an MLA for Foyle marks a return to the Assembly for the outgoing MEP.

Sinn Féin's Martina Anderson announced as new MLA for Foyle

Thirty minutes after we leave the EU tonight, a ferry will begin its normal nightly journey from Cairnryan bound for Belfast ...

Brexit, the Irish Sea, and a new clock

There's a man in Co Armagh ... his sitting room is in Northern Ireland, but his kitchen is in the Republic.

Look both ways before crossing the line

Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson is set to be announced as a new MLA for Foyle, UTV understands.

Martina Anderson to be announced as new Foyle MLA

Police are preparing for potential Brexit-related protests at ports in Northern Ireland.

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