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Unionist party privately lobbied UK for such a deal but now rejects idea as solution to Northern Ireland’s Brexit problems
Insulation group says a ‘building-by-building’ examination of possible remediation cases is needed
Bank swings to £351m annual loss despite lower than forecast fourth-quarter provisions for bad loans
Exit of third-largest bank will concentrate role of Irish government in the sector
Irish foreign minister calls for ‘flexibility’ amid Brussels’ concerns about Dublin’s stance
Customs paperwork diverts trucks from UK ‘land bridge’ on to EU-Ireland sea routes
Talks ‘lower the temperature’ with pledge to consult more with business on impact of deal
New regulations to tackle spread of variants will demand all take 2 follow-up tests on top of pre-flight checks
The European Commission’s move to invoke a ban on vaccine exports to the region exposed old divisions on both sides
European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic says Britain should commit to what it agreed in Brexit treaty
Warning to Brussels over post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland but UK and EU agree to seek solution
Trade checks at Irish border suspended after ‘sinister behaviour’ in areas dominated by pro-British unionists
Brussels proposals triggered frantic diplomacy after deep concern from Dublin, Belfast and London
Restrictions came too late to avert surge that has put massive strain on hospitals
Trade group tells government that red tape has led to ‘growing backlog of goods’
Contentious checks on region’s trade with Britain create uncomfortable choices for Northern Ireland’s first minister
Vessel switched to Ireland-France route after demand rises from traders wanting to avoid bureaucracy
Government to issue formal apology for mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children
Irish Sea customs checks hold up delivery of fresh produce to region’s supermarkets
Journalists reporting on organised crime suffer death threats as intimidation mounts
Trade groups and UK officials fear difficult post-Brexit trading arrangements
US allies breach diplomatic protocols to blame Trump for violence on Capitol Hill
Business complaints come as concerns grow over teething problems with new Irish ‘border’ arrangements
Industry concerned that goods imported into UK from bloc and then re-exported to member states face high tariffs
Traders bypass traditional UK ‘land bridge’ route to continent to avoid potential snarl-ups at British ports
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