British Ports Association worried UK ports will be financially hit by government Brexit u-turn

The British Ports Association expressed concern that ports have invested in “useless” infrastructure as the introduction of physical Brexit border checks on EU food and animal products have been delayed for the fourth time.

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspections at specially prepared borders infrastructure were due to be introduced in July, however the UK government announced that these controls will not be in place until at least the end of 2023.

The government also noted that a new revised light touch regime will be prepared, potentially meaning the newly built Border Control Posts will be useless.