Ban On British Sausages Entering Northern Ireland To Be Avoided Today.

Wednesday, 30 June 2021 09:18

And a ruling is expected today on a judicial review which challenged the lawfulness of the Northern Ireland protocol.

A ban on British sausages entering Northern Ireland is set to be avoided today.

The UK has asked for a three-month extension to the chilled meats grace period, which is due to expire today.

The European Commission is expected to formally agree to the request this afternoon, which relates to the Northern Ireland protocol.

Dublin MEP Barry Andrews says he's confident of a breakthrough.

Barry Andrews says it will resolve issues with trade across the Irish Sea.

A ruling is expected today on a judicial review which challenged the lawfulness of the Northern Ireland protocol.

The challenge was brought by a group of unionist politicians and was heard in the High Court in Belfast last month.

Belfast High Court set to rule on challenge to legality of Northern Ireland Protocol https://t.co/za7hQwx37J
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