Brexit business relocation will be a two-way street
It is expected that the triggering of Article 50 in coming weeks will also set relocation plans in motion as companies seek to secure access to their main markets. The focus is very much on UK financial services which will…
Border analysis – from the Daily Telegraph to Aljazeera.
This week the issue of the impact of Brexit on the border in Ireland is reaching a wider audience. It was discussed on Aljazeera social media channel “Stream”. There were political, academic and sectoral contributions underscoring that there was little consideration…
Negotiations not about economically optimal outcomes
The Wonk.eu has posted a must read report from the Director of the Centre for European Reform. It gives a comprehensive up-to-date analysis of Brexit issues but also the dynamics at the heart of upcoming negotiations. It makes the realistic but…
Editorial: The five stages of grief.
There had been warnings, but they seemed so far from reality or even common sense that we easily rationalised them out of existence. That made the shock all the worse when it happened. Therapists talk of the Five Stages of…
“Don’t know is the technically correct answer.”
The significance of this report by Derry City and Strabane District Council and Donegal County Council is not just in its findings about the impact of Brexit but the collaborative nature of the research and indeed ongoing commitment from the…
There will be tariffs – and they’re going to cost you
Delighted to take part in Good Morning Ulster (02:11:35) debate this morning on Brexit in the wake of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs Ministers comments. Brexitborder.com was set up with a firm recognition that there was a lot of wishful thinking…
Source: What will the border look like?
There is a powerful air of unreality about the political conversations to date about the future of the border. Hard, soft, frictionless, seamless, blah, blah – we would all prefer to crack a couple of jokes and forget about the…
Brexit’s impact on the Game of Throne’s industry
Creative industries are a hugely important global growth area. It is not all “Game of Thrones” though that has helped focus attention on the industry, particularly in Northern Ireland where government has identified innovation, R&D and creativity as key economic…
IoD – Northern Ireland will be the litmus test for Brexit.
The IoD has called it The Irish Question . Throughout this comprehensive report, authored by Seamus Nevin, are raised potential implications of Brexit but particularly how they are amplified across the Irish border. It highlights the extent to which some businesses…
We’re Live – the Brexit Border Blog
Today we are going live with the Brexit Border Blog which has been operating in pilot form since the beginning of November, publishing independent facts, analysis and news on the impact of Brexit on the island of Ireland. Brexit’s impact…
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