The UK border: Post UK-EU transition period

In the immediate term, the government and departments should focus on the following areas: • Use the additional time from its revised timetable for introducing import controls to: address current risks, particularly relating to infrastructure and trader and haulier readiness; and provide the focused and detailed support and guidance that ports, hauliers, traders and passengers need to allow them to adapt to the new rules when these are introduced.

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• Continue to monitor and understand the impact of new border arrangements on trade flows, industry sectors and the wider UK economy. This should inform a strategic approach to the withdrawal of existing support and the introduction of any further intervention or support.

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• Prioritise efforts to streamline border processes and reduce the administrative burden on traders.

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• Progress from an initial operating capability for the border, to one of full functionality, which is safe and secure, can facilitate trade and reduces the risk of non-compliance with WTO rules. This is of particular importance given the UK government’s desire to agree trade deals with a wide range of international partners.

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