In our 7th report on the management of the UK border since 2016, we assess the impact on value for public money and on businesses of the changing rules and arrangements for border controls.
Changes in the UK government’s plans to introduce full import controls following Brexit have caused uncertainty for traders and extra costs for government and ports. https://lnkd.in/ehVyCpmR Brexit has changed how goods are traded across the border between the UK and the EU. Government has already brought in some import controls - but it has delayed implementing full controls five times. There is also no date set for when all controls will be in place. The delays have presented challenges: ❓ uncertainty for business 💷 unnecessary government spending ☣️ increased biosecurity risk Government aims to have "the world’s most effective border", underpinned by cutting-edge technology and better data. But the strategy lacks a clear timetable and cross-government coordination. Government should ensure that: 🚛 full import controls are operating as soon as possible 🗓️ longer-term ambitions for the border are realised Watch report senior audit manager, Helen Holden, discuss our findings 👇 Read our report on implementing an effective UK trade border: https://lnkd.in/ehVyCpmR
