UK border plans criticized by trade groups as expensive and innefective

Leader of the Commons writes to Secretary of State on Allister concerns about parcels border

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister MP: “Last week in the Commons I used the opportunity presented by questions to the leader of the House to ask for a debate on the latest iteration of the crippling Irish sea border, namely the parcels border, which is due to become effective from 1 May. It will mean that every parcel moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, including personal parcels from a grandmother to a grandchild, is subject to the…

UK border plans criticized by trade groups as expensive and innefective

The UK's ambition to develop the "world's most effective border by 2025" has been sharply criticized as industry experts exposed severe inefficiencies, high costs, and inadequate communication from the government during a session of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee yesterday (25 March).…