UK says substantial differences remain with EU over Northern Ireland trade

FILE PHOTO: A 'Welcome to Northern Ireland' sign is seen at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in Jonesborough, Northern Ireland, October 13, 2021. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom said on Saturday that talks with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland had been constructive, but substantial differences remained.

Goods moving between Britain and Northern Ireland currently face customs checks, as part of a deal reached before Brexit to avoid more contentious border checks between Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and EU member Ireland.