An umbrella group representing the bulk of businesses in Northern Ireland has said the latest standoff between the UK and European Union is a “matter of deep regret” and called for urgent talks between the two governing bodies.
In a carefully worded statement, the Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group (NIBBWG) said that both businesses and consumers in the province are at risk if an agreement is not reached quickly to resolve differences around the protocol.
It follows the publication earlier this week of a bill by the UK government which sought to rip up parts of the protocol which it said were disrupting the flow of goods and jeopardising the power sharing government.
