Taoiseach praises UK-Irish 'reset' ahead of joint summit
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin met Keir Starmer in Liverpool ahead of a historic UK-Irish summit. The event brings together cabinet members from both governments to strengthen ties in trade, energy, and security. Discussions…
British businesses stop shipping to Northern Ireland
Small British businesses are halting shipments to Northern Ireland and the EU due to new EU customs rules and product safety regulations. These regulations require complex compliance steps, including detailed paperwork, batch numbering,…
Australia / New Zealand: mixed feelings as China’s PM visits
A visit to New Zealand and Australia by China's PM Li Qiang, starting on 13 June, will be marked by regional security concerns overshadowing trade ties. China is Australia's largest trading partner, particularly…
Wilko - rescue deal or redundancies?
Wilko’s 400 stores are expected to close within weeks with 12,500 redundancies unless a buyout is secured. Pray for the 12,500 families living with fear of being out of work. Wilko’s assets were…
US-UK special relationship: Biden and Johnson?
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden met on 10 June. Joe Biden has Irish roots, and many believe Britain should not underestimate the strength of his feelings against tinkering with the Northern Ireland Protocol…
UK and EU fighting over sausages
The UK and the EU are in disagreement over the Northern Ireland Protocol; one sticking point is the export of sausages from the UK. Maros Sefcovic, the European Commission vice-president, says there have…
Praying for UK trade
The following is based on prayers by Suzanne Ferrett. God is changing the face of the Church and resetting society values. Pray that across our nation, every shift and change which is taking…
Brexit: possible ‘no deal on trade’
On 22 July transport secretary Grant Shapps said that the United Kingdom wants a Brexit free trade deal with the EU, but is prepared for a no deal. A spokesman for Boris Johnson…
Ireland: proposed boycott of Israel goods
The Irish Senate has voted to approve a proposal to criminalise doing business with Jews in settlement areas, parts of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights - areas that came under Israel’s control after…
Post-Brexit trade opportunities
An event designed for entrepreneurs and business owners looking for ways to grow and export their products into the UK market is to be held on 6 March. The workshop is aimed at…
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