Q&A: How has Brexit impacted online shopping?

Online shopping for Irish consumers has changed considerably due to the impact of Brexit, leaving people confused about what exactly they need to know before buying from the UK

There has been an increase in confusion about consumer rights due to Brexit. File photo

As a result of the UK leaving the EU, online shopping from the UK to Ireland has been impacted and changed considerably for Irish consumers.

These changes have caused confusion for online shoppers and it is more important than ever to understand where they are buying from and what consumer rights apply to them.