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The UK government has said it is 'disappointed' that the European Commission has launched new legal action UK.

They said a 'legal dispute is in no one's interest' and 'will not solve the problems facing people and businesses in Northern Ireland'.

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Earlier this afternoon, the European Union launched legal action against the United Kingdom for failure to comply with the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol in a further deterioration of relations.

The European Commission launched four new infringement procedures on Friday. They said he was forced to act because the UK had not participated in a "meaningful discussion" on the Northern Ireland protocol since February.

The commission has accused the UK of not complying with customs requirements and failing to impose EU rules on VAT for e-commerce.

This decision will increase the pressure on Liz Truss, who, in as Foreign Minister, oversaw negotiations with Brussels.

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