The report's findings stated that there are still "gaps" in how Stormont politicians can influence EU laws that apply through the Windsor Framework.

Meghan Benton, director for Global Programs at the Migration Policy Institute, told MPs that Brexit created a 'new dimension' in tackling illegal migration to the UK

There have been calls for Fujitsu to be stripped of its public contracts while sub postmasters affected by the scandal await full compensation. In August, more than 32 MPs and 44 peers wrote to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to block the firm from bidding for control of the TSS platform.

In a surprising twist, Britain is set to reverse its relationship with Europe by rejoining a major programme, sparking excitement and debate.

The European Union has welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme as a “big step forward”, framing the move as both a practical and symbolic reset in post-Brexit relations.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has listed Brexit alongside Covid-19 and the financial crisis as being “shocks” that had damaged the UK, as 100 MPs voted for Britain to rejoin a customs union with the EU.

The vainglorious fawning over piffling benefits is irritating as Brexit wreaks its damage, writes Business Ian McConnell. He says it is high time that politicians stop painting a picture that these trade deals somehow constitute more than a hill of beans relative to what is being lost with Brexit.