New EU trade rules could snarl Northern Ireland supply chains, companies warn

New post-Brexit rules for trade between Britain and Northern Ireland begin to come into force this weekend, but for wholesaler Derek O’Reilly, they are already a headache.

Under the rules, which take effect from Sunday, food and drink suppliers will use a “green” lane with less paperwork for goods entering Northern Ireland from Britain that are staying in the region, and a “red” lane, with more checks, if they are travelling on to…