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Northern Ireland, cheese and fish: Why it's an important week in life after Brexit

After nearly two years of political deadlock in Northern Ireland, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agreed a deal on Monday to restore power sharing to the country, which will be subject to legislation by the UK government.

The DUP walked out over post-Brexit trade arrangements that created trade barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There's been a big impact on public services and a new power sharing government is being promised over £3bn to spend on them.

And new post Brexit border controls coming in from 31 January could result higher prices and delays in fresh goods…

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