Windsor Framework - What do I need to do now?

As you may have seen, the Prime Minister announced on Monday 27 February 2023 that the UK Government has reached an agreement in principle with the EU, aimed at addressing post-Brexit problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol.

This agreement, the Windsor Framework, replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, dealing with the issues it has created and providing a new legal and UK constitutional framework. It delivers free-flowing trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland through a new green lane.

What does this mean for you?

• You do not need to take any action now and should continue to move goods into and out of Northern Ireland in the same way as you currently do
• Relevant guidance will be updated in due course, and we will give you time to prepare for new requirements

Current guidance can be found on GOV.UK -

• Trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland
• Sending parcels to and from Northern Ireland
• Apply for authorisation for the UK Trader Scheme if you bring goods into Northern Ireland

Trader Support Service

Find out more about the CustomsLink alternative available to TSS