UK and EU Agree Truce in Sausage War Dispute Over Northern Ireland

Undated photo showing sausages in a supermarket basket in an M&S store in Belfast, Northern Ireland. PA

A deal has been reached to avoid a “sausage war” with the European Union over the shipment of chilled meats from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

A grace period allowing the continued supply of chilled meats across the Irish Sea has been extended until Sept. 30.