Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 Post-Brexit rules mean Northern Ireland customers pay more – catering boss

Andrew Lynas' comments come as a House of Lords committee finds the Windsor Framework is "impossible to navigate".

* The company's director said he "doesn't want and doesn't like" the situation but it is a reality that costs have increased by 1-3% compared to mainland prices.
* A House of Lords committee found the Windsor Framework is "impossible to navigate" and recommended its redesign, including simplifying the Trader Support Service (TSS).
* The UK government was criticized for saying the framework was the only workable solution, with some politicians calling for it to be dismantled.
* Talks between the UK and EU on trade arrangements are set to resume this autumn, with businesses hoping for a more streamlined process.
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