Brexit latest developments
- The European Commission has announced that the UK and EU have reached an agreement in principle on the catch limits for jointly-managed fish stocks for the rest of 2021.
- The deadline to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, whereby EU citizens are granted a right to remain in the UK closes on 30 June 2021. It’s reported that more than 86,000 people in Northern Ireland have applied to remain in the UK.
- A Brexit Select Committee in Ireland has heard that Irish colleges and universities will struggle to meet the demands of Erasmus students who, as a result of Brexit, are choosing to study in Ireland instead of the UK. The reason being significant underinvestment.
- Marks & Spencer said it remains committed to its Irish operations despite recording significant administrative and supply chain costs for food products being exported to Ireland as a result of Brexit.
- Increased timber prices and supply chain issues, intensified by COVID-19 and Brexit, have increased the cost of new-home building materials, according to a survey carried out by the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA).
- Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced an intention to pass legislation to introduce a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which will track people entering and leaving the UK. It reportedly will apply to visitors without a visa or immigration status, except British and Irish citizens.