UK pledges £705 million to ready post-Brexit borders
Britain, which ended its EU membership on January 31, has agreed to a standstill transition period until year-end while it tries to negotiate a new trade deal with Brussels. – EPA pic, July 12, 2020.
BRITAIN today pledged £705 million to prepare its borders for cutting ties with the European Union on December 31, amid concern within the government that it is not ready. The money will fund border posts, IT systems and 500 staff to ensure security and handle new customs controls after Britain leaves the EU’s single market and customs union, said the government in a statement.
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