Food importers in UK say post-Brexit checks could add 60% to costs

Companies say £145 charge for goods coming to UK via Dover or Channel tunnel will lead to higher pricesImporters of food from the EU into Britain have said newly introduced post-Brexit checks could increase their costs by up to 60%, pushing up prices for customers and driving some shops out of business.After five previous delays, the UK government on Tuesday introduced the physical checks on animal and plant products entering from the EU, having revealed at the start of this month that it would be implementing a common user charge (CUC) of up to £145 per consignment. Continue reading...

Apr 30, 2024 - 22:30
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Food importers in UK say post-Brexit checks could add 60% to costs

Companies say £145 charge for goods coming to UK via Dover or Channel tunnel will lead to higher prices

Importers of food from the EU into Britain have said newly introduced post-Brexit checks could increase their costs by up to 60%, pushing up prices for customers and driving some shops out of business.

After five previous delays, the UK government on Tuesday introduced the physical checks on animal and plant products entering from the EU, having revealed at the start of this month that it would be implementing a common user charge (CUC) of up to £145 per consignment. Continue reading...

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