UK's plan to extend Brexit grace period infuriates Irish and EU officials

Move to extend grade period for trade with Northern Ireland has damaged trust, says EU commissioner

Boris Johnson's unilateral move to ease the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland has damaged Brussels' trust in the government, according to the EU commissioner taking key decisions on access for the City of London to the European market.

The UK was accused of breaking international law for a second time on Wednesday after ministers said they would extend a grace period on a range of checks on trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.