Article 50 author says it's perfectly possible Brexit will not happen 

Lord Ker, the former UK diplomat who wrote Article 50, has said it is "perfectly possible" Brexit will not happen.

Theresa May's Brexit plan 'alarming for businesses in both UK and Ireland' 

The UK will negotiate a new customs union deal for with the EU but will leave the single market, the Prime Minister has revealed.

Brexit and Stormont’s troubles stirring up problems on jobs market, says expert 

Northern Ireland's job market is facing a series of major challenges this year, including the impact of Brexit and ongoing political instability, one recruitment expert has said.

Quick Brexit trade deal with Donald Trump administration 'puts NHS, environment and... 

Theresa May has been warned by campaigners and politicians that a rushed trade deal with Donald Trump’s US administration puts the NHS, the environment and food safety at risk.

UK could be 'swallowed up' in rushed trade deal with Donald Trump, warns Labour 

Labour has urged Theresa May not to rush into a trade deal with Donald Trump, warning the UK could be “swallowed up”.

'No immediate change' to UK-Ireland border policy 

Downing Street has said there will be no "immediate" changes in the operation of the common travel area between Britain and Ireland.

Northern Ireland election could become re-run of the EU referendum 

As Martin McGuinness tendered his resignation as Deputy First Minister last Monday afternoon, one might have been forgiven for assuming that the looming election campaign would be litigated predominately on the basis of the First Minister's alleged fiscal negligence.

Mounting fears over PM May's hard Brexit stance in the absence of Northern Ireland Assembly 

Assembly members have hit out after Theresa May indicated she would set out her stall for a 'hard' Brexit in a major speech tomorrow.

Pound slumps to three-month low against dollar after 'hard Brexit' reports 

The pound slumped to its lowest point for more than three months after reports that Theresa May is heading for a "hard Brexit".

Direct Rule 'not being considered' by Secretary of State James Brokenshire 

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said he is not considering the reintroduction of Direct Rule from Westminster.

Brexit victims: First Marmite, then Toblerone, might Freddos be next? 

Mondelez international, the company which cut the weight of Toblerone bars by widening the gaps between the chocolate peaks, is now expected to raise the prices on Cadbury’s Freddo bars.

DUP backs Brexit but deliberations on the future of Irish border could end up aiding Sinn Fein... 

Sinn Fein acts and sounds now like a party that can contentedly lose Stormont. Clearly there will be some cost to the party in lost jobs and funding, but it is facing into the current crisis with the air of not really caring very much whether the Executive is restored or not. This...

Mash Direct ready for Brexit as 5.7% surge in sales helps firm grow its profits fivefold 

Co Down food manufacturer Mash Direct said it aimed to be "as well-positioned for Brexit as possible" as pre-tax profits grew more than fivefold to £1.1m.

EU officials 'not against open border with Republic of Ireland' 

European customs officials are open to plans by Irish tax officials to continue the free flow of traffic across the border in the event of a hard Brexit, it has emerged.

Brexit will increase child poverty across North and South, warn campaigners 

Brexit will likely lead to increased child poverty and threaten loopholes in systems that protect children from abuse, campaigners have warned.

Post-Brexit tariffs 'could kill off Northern Ireland dairy sector' 

Around two-thirds of local dairy businesses could be "killed off" post-Brexit, a committee of MPs has been warned.

Northern Ireland at risk of serious harm from Brexit, warns expert 

Northern Ireland people and business are at a serious disadvantage as Brexit looms without a functioning administration, it has been claimed.

Northern Ireland political crisis will not delay Article 50, says Theresa May 

The Northern Ireland political crisis will not delay the triggering of Article 50 and Britain’s exit from the European Union, Theresa May has said.

Northern Ireland firms hit hardest by vote for Brexit, study claims 

Brexit has hit Northern Ireland harder than any other part of the UK, according to a survey. In research by website Company Check, more local firms said they had been affected by the vote than in any other region of the country.

Northern Ireland businesses bounce back from Brexit with positive end to 2016, survey... 

Businesses in Northern Ireland have bounced back from post-Brexit blues with more companies here reporting a positive end to 2016, a new survey has shown.

Theresa May: Brexit plan to be set out 'in coming weeks' 

The plan for Brexit will be set out in the coming weeks, Theresa May has said.