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23.11.2021 / 15:03

EU's 'anti-postal' rules costing An Post €8m this year

The chief executive of An Post has said that EU customs rules are "anti-postal" and have caused delays in moving parcels from the UK into Ireland at an indirect cost to the company of up to €8m this year.

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One in three musicians are still earning nothing after COVID restrictions were lifted

COVID-19 restrictions were lifted over the summer.According to UK charity Help Musicians, almost nine in 10 musicians were earning less than £1,000 per month, and 22 per cent were considering giving up music altogether in a survey conducted in August.The charity also said 83 per cent of professional musicians have been unable to find regular work.Help Musicians said it had seen a 60 per cent increase in people getting in contact for mental health support, with one in eight saying they were experiencing a mental health problem that was preventing them from returning to work.During the pandemic, the charity also distributed £18million to 19,000 struggling musicians.“We recognise that for some musicians, it will take a long time to rebuild and

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UK to unveil budget as government eyes recovery

Britain is set to announce its latest budget today, looking to fix the public finances after emergency Covid pandemic support sent debt rocketing.

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Varadkar hopes rising costs 'a blip' caused by Covid

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said he is concerned about the rising cost of energy and materials, as it will have a significant impact on business and on Government.

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Used car prices surge nearly 50% due to pandemic, Brexit - report

Used car prices are now nearly 50% higher than they were just before the onset of the pandemic in January 2020, according to a new report by online marketplace, DoneDeal.ie.

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UK vows to do whatever it takes to resolve trucker shortage

Britain has vowed to do whatever it takes to resolve a trucker shortage that has forced oil giant BP to close some petrol stations and strained supermarket supply chains to breaking point.

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Exports at Enterprise Ireland companies up 0.3% in 2020, despite challenges

Companies supported by Enterprise Ireland saw a "steady" level of exports in 2020 despite the immense challenges from Covid and Brexit during the year, new figures show today. Enterprise Ireland said that Irish exporters are generally optimistic that growth of up to 8% can be achieved by the end of 2021 as economies around the world re-open.

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Kelly Lee Owens cancels her 2021 European tour, citing COVID, Brexit and anxiety

Kelly Lee Owens has cancelled her forthcoming European tour dates.The Welsh producer had been set to embark on a European tour in November ahead of a run of UK dates, which are “still going ahead as planned” later this year.Sharing a statement on Twitter this morning (June 14), Owens explained that she was cancelling her European tour “for several reasons”, adding: “Let me be candid as to why. The main reason is of course the ongoing [coronavirus] pandemic.

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Concern at impact of increased cost of building materials on affordability of homes

Increased timber prices and supply chain issues, exacerbated by Covid-19 and Brexit, have increased the cost of building materials needed for the construction of new homes, a new survey shows today.

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Irish imports from Britain slump 65% on stockpiling, Brexit - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Ireland's goods imports from Britain fell by 65% in January compared to the same time last year.

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New study finds nine in 10 musicians’ mental health has deteriorated in the past year

coronavirus lockdown and fears over the Brexit deal’s insufficient support for touring musicians is taking an unprecedented toll on the mental health of musicians in the UK.New research conducted by the charity Help Musicians, who surveyed over 700 musicians across the UK for the study, found that 87 per cent of respondents said their mental health had deteriorated over the past year.59 per cent of musicians said that their worries about the impact of Brexit on the music industry had compounded the problem, while 96 per cent said they were worried about their financial situation generally.Around 70 per cent of the musicians who were surveyed said that they weren’t confident that they will be “able to cope financially” over the next six

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Elton John and Michael Caine star in new NHS video to promote Covid-19 vaccine

Elton John and Michael Caine have both starred in a new lighthearted NHS video to help persuade people to get their Covid-19 vaccination.In the 90-second clip, the music and screen icons team up to reassure the public that the vaccines are perfectly safe, while also providing a comic edge.John is seen pretending to audition for a part to promote the vaccination, and acts out having a jab before he eventually sings his seminal 1983 hit ‘I’m Still Standing’.But after several takes, an unimpressed casting director tells him: “Thanks, Elton, we will let you know.”Elton replies: “Well at this short notice you won’t find anyone bigger.”The video then shows The Italian Job legend Caine having the vaccine, telling fans that it “didn’t hurt”.Elton

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Revenue apologises to hauliers for import system problems

Revenue has apologised for ongoing intermittent performance problems with its main import system.

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How the major forces of Covid-19 and Brexit are forever changing the way we shop

When shoppers do venture back to city centres and shopping centres later this year, things are going to look and feel very different.

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The vaccines, the Commission and the NI Protocol: What went wrong?

On Friday 23 January, AstraZeneca informed the European Commission there would be a serious shortfall in its delivery of 81 million Covid-19 vaccine doses for the first quarter.

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Triggering Article 16 of NI Protocol 'should not have happened' - Coveney

Anything that undermines or shakes peoples confidence in the Northern Ireland Protocol should not be happening without a lot of consultation with the people who are most impacted, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said.

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Concerns raised over EU controls on vaccines to NI

The Taoiseach has been in contact with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to raise concerns about the decision to override part of the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol in order to block vaccines entering the UK.

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Government urged to cancel Festival of Brexit and use £120 million for COVID-19 recovery

coronavirus recovery efforts as the pandemic continues.The 2022 event, which was first touted under Theresa May’s government, is described as a showcase for “the UK’s unique strengths in creativity and innovation” after leaving the European Union – with comparisons to the 1951 Festival of Britain.While critics have consistently questioned the estimated £120m cost of the festival, planning took a step forward last year when organisers called for “daring, new and popular” ideas that will unite the nation.Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone has now called on Boris Johnson‘s government to scrap the event entirely – and says it would be “sick” to spend the huge sum on the celebration during the pandemic.Mr Stone, who is the Liberal Democrats’ spokesperson

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Foster says topic of border poll is 'absolutely reckless'

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said it would be "absolutely reckless" to be distracted by the topic of a border poll at a time when it is about "coming together" to fight against a pandemic.

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Tesco has seen limited Brexit disruption to Irish supplies - CEO

Tesco has experienced some disruption to supplies, particularly to the island of Ireland, since a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union kicked in on January 1, its chief executive Ken Murphy said today.

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M&S warns Percy Pig sweets facing tariffs going to EU markets

Marks & Spencer warned today that its popular Percy Pig sweets could be hit by tariffs if it re-exports the product to European Union countries, including Ireland.

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Britons trying to fly home to Spain barred as Brexit takes effect

COVID-19 travel restrictions or Brexit but whatever the cause, some British citizens trying to return to their homes in Spain this weekend have been barred from boarding flights.Airlines are refusing documents that before Brexit had been valid proof of the Britons’ status as residents in Spain.Their ordeal comes amid heightened travel restrictions due to a coronavirus variant that has been blamed for faster contagion in the U.K. and highlights the bureaucratic complexities resulting from Britain’s departure from the 27-nation European Union.

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Britain 'working on resolution' to French freight ban

The British government is working with France in an attempt to find a way to lift border closures that have snarled one of Europe's most important trade routes just days before the Brexit cliff edge.

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Irish Fiscal Advisory Council critical of Government non-Covid expenditure commitments

The budgetary watchdog, the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC), has said the Government's commitment in the Budget to support incomes and the economy is "appropriate".

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Britain, European Union resume face-to-face trade talks as deadline approaches

Britain and the European Union resumed face-to-face talks on a post-Brexit trade deal Saturday, with both sides sounding gloomy about striking an agreement in the little time that remains.EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier returned to London to meet his U.K. counterpart David Frost.

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Canada, Britain strike new trade deal ahead of Brexit deadline

Britain have struck a new trade deal, beating the Dec. 31 Brexit deadline that would have triggered new tariffs on a range of Canadian exports.The interim deal will replace Canada’s current agreement with Britain under the European Union that currently covers trade between the two countries, until a new formal pact can be negotiated in the coming year.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, announced the deal during a live video news conference on Saturday morning.

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Brexit talks suspended after EU negotiator tests positive for COVID-19

Brexit trade negotiations were not torturous enough, the coronavirus added a twist at a crucial stage on Thursday when top-level talks had to be suspended because an EU negotiator tested positive for COVID-19.It added uncertainty to the negotiations as a deadline looms ever closer and both sides are still divided on three key issues. Boris Johnson’s proposed Brexit treaty-breaking laws rejected in Parliament EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said that together with his U.K.

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Euro zone 2021 rebound muted by second Covid-19 wave

Ireland's domestic economy was "severely" hit by the coronavirus pandemic in the first half of the year, but strong exports by multinationals have cushioned the fall in growth, according to an economic forecast by the European Commission.

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Settle in as the Big Picture Show begins

Make space in your diary. This coming week the Big Picture Show season begins. It will be a box set structure, involving a series of connected themes. The US election is the first episode. The outcome - Trump or Biden - will feed into the Brexit negotiations. Covid-19 will be a constant story line.

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Construction industry urged to be Brexit ready

The Taoiseach has urged those involved in the construction industry to focus on preparing for Brexit.

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Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days

The UK minister responsible for no-deal planning, Michael Gove, has written to logistics groups with the government's "reasonable worst-case scenario" planning, which warns of possible two-day delays for cargo travelling to France in January.

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Covid-19 and Brexit hitting different parts of the economy - ESRI

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found there is limited overlap between the parts of the economy most exposed to Brexit and the parts most exposed to the impact of Covid-19.

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Commission President to deliver State of the Union address

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her first State of the Union speech in Brussels this morning.

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Covid-19 impact on labour market 'staggering' - McGrath

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said government spending this year will be in the region of €86 billion, some €16 billion more than was planned in last year's Budget.

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Ibec believes 'skeleton' Brexit deal will be reached

The chief executive of employers group Ibec has said he thinks there will be a skeleton trade deal agreed between the UK and EU.

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Department defends airport checks on PUP recipients

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has defended its inspections at airports to check if recipients of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment were leaving the country, which it claimed had generated €10m in savings to the Exchequer.

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Golf event at the nexus of Covid-19 and Brexit

Clifden is known as the capital of Connemara, a famous beauty spot on the Wild Atlantic Way that would have been holding what is the highlight of its summer season this weekend, its famous Connemara Pony Show.

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Travel restrictions to be discussed at North-South Ministerial Council meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will discuss the different travel restrictions between Northern Ireland and the Republic at this week's meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council.

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'Grumpy cat' interrupts Brexit talks by meowing over Michael Gove in funny clip

Important Brexit talks were rudely gatecrashed by a cat who meowed so loudly she drowned out Michael Gove during a video call today.

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Brexit: The transition, the extension and the pandemic

On Wednesday Michel Barnier and David Frost held a video call for 45 minutes. With both men back from coronavirus convalescence it was an opportunity to inject political momentum into the stuttering negotiations on Britain's future relationship with the EU.

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Key transfer rule change Brexit will impose affecting all Premier League clubs

Premier League clubs will not be able to sign foreign players under the age of 18 due to new FIFA regulations, moving away from EU law due to Brexit.

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Love Island's Hayley Hughes has boob overspill in microscopic bikini for red-hot display

Love Island beauty Hayley Hughes sent Instagram into meltdown with her latest snap, as she rocked a barely-there bikini.

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First meeting of EU-UK committee over Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

The first meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee, set up to implement the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, including the protocol on Northern Ireland, will take place this afternoon by video conference.

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Coronavirus: 'Unless we follow the PM's new rules, people will die' warns Sadiq Khan

Boris Johnson announced earlier tonight that he is bringing in strict new measures in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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Brexit talks uncertain as negotiators Frost and Barnier both self-isolate due to coronavirus

Britain's lead negotiator for post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union, David Frost, is self-isolating after showing mild symptoms of coronavirus, the day after his EU counterpart said he had the virus.

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Michel Barnier tests positive for Covid-19

Michel Barnier, the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Boris Johnson insists coronavirus won't delay Brexit

Boris Johnson is adamant that he will not seek an extension to the Brexit transition period despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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