UK Allocates £10.5m to Prepare Ports for New EU Border Checks

Funding aims to minimize travel disruption as EU's Entry/Exit System takes effect this autumn.

Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone, and Eurostar at St Pancras to receive funding.
New digital border system will require biometric data collection from non-EU travelers.
Government emphasizes readiness to avoid long queues and ensure smooth processing.
Funds will be used for technology upgrades, facility enhancements, and staff training.
UK officials collaborate with EU counterparts to implement changes efficiently.