Arlene Foster warns NI faces hugely significant task if Brexit deal not achieved

The First Minister has sought clarification on the Northern Ireland protocol (Brian Lawless/PA)

Northern Ireland faces a “hugely significant” task if a Brexit trade deal is not achieved, the First Minister said.

The EU and UK remain at odds over fisheries, how any agreement between the two parties would be governed and “level playing field” measures aimed at preventing unfair competition on state subsidies.