Brexit borders: ‘widespread disruption’ ahead reports NAO

The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report stating that although government departments have made progress in recent months implementing the changes required to systems, infrastructure and resources to manage the border at the end of the post-EU Exit transition period, it is still likely that widespread disruption will occur from 1 January 2021. […]

Customs plans not fit for Brexit purposes, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has raised serious concerns about the National Audit Office (NAO)’s report on the progress of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) programme. The FTA also says suitability to handle the anticipated levels of Customs declarations at British ports post-Brexit and has grave doubts that the new system, currently in development by HMRC, will be […]