According to a report, talks regarding northern Ireland protocol
between the secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs of the uk and the European commission vice president have stalled, though there are currently ongoing talks between the uk and eu on ways to reduce red tape.
Reportedly, the foreign secretary is in favour of invoking article 16 which would be a precursor to a new negotiating mandate. According to the report, the uk government have suggested they are reluctant to deepen the dispute due to the war in Ukraine. Reportedly, northern Ireland elections are scheduled for May.