What's happened
The UK and EU have agreed on a new deal to reduce the volume of Brexit red tape on the movement of GB goods bound for Northern Ireland.
Why it matters
The deal is significant as it seeks to reduce the frictions on Great Britain-to-Northern Ireland trade and has been backed by major businesses including Amazon, Sainsbury's, Airbus and Coca Cola. The DUP, which collapsed powersharing in Northern Ireland in protest at the protocol, has yet to decide whether to back the Windsor Framework and return to devolution. MPs are set to vote on the Brexit deal on trading arrangements for Northern Ireland by the end of the month.
What the papers say
The sources are consistent in their reporting of the new deal between the UK and EU to reduce Brexit red tape on Northern Ireland trade. They differ in their coverage of the DUP's response to the deal and the potential impact on powersharing in Northern Ireland.
How we got here
The Northern Ireland Protocol has been a contentious issue since the UK's departure from the EU. The new deal seeks to address some of the issues caused by the protocol and reduce the frictions on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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