Skip to main content
search
Tag

NI Protocol

HighlightsHighlights Archive

Government seeks consultations with EU on science programmes as dispute escalates

The Government has officially begun formal consultations with the EU, with the intention of finalising the UK’s entry into EU science and research programmes, namely Horizon Europe, Euratom and Copernicus. The UK has been left infuriated by the EU’s refusal to sign off their access, caused by ongoing disputes over the Northern Ireland Protocol, and this move signals a clear…
Natalie Creaney
August 19, 2022
Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Questionnaire on the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and the possibility of dual regulation

This is a thorough review of the Bill and can include involvement of experts in the field. Amendments will be proposed by MPs throughout which may change the existing wording of the Bill. This Bill aims to introduce a dual regulatory regime allowing both EU-compliant (CE marking) and GB-compliant products (UKCA marking) onto the market in Northern Ireland. The Department…
Natalie Creaney
July 22, 2022
HighlightsHighlights Archive

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill passes first reading stage despite strong criticism

On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a 74-vote majority on the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill to shred post-Brexit trade rules relating to the area. Despite winning the vote, there were a number of senior Conservatives speaking out against the legislation, although none voted against it. Leading criticism of the Bill was former PM Theresa May who warned of reputational…
Ben Kemp
July 1, 2022
Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Northern Ireland Protocol Update

The UK Government has this week introduced a bill which takes unilateral action to alter the Northern Ireland Protocol, which they claim will fix four key issues. These issues are: burdensome customs processes, inflexible regulation, tax and spend discrepancies and democratic governance issues. They believe these changes are fundamental to restoring stability in Northern Ireland and protect the integrity of…
Natalie Creaney
June 17, 2022
Close Menu