UK Implements New Brexit Border Checks, Raising Concerns Over Food Prices and Supply

As the UK introduces stringent border checks for EU imports, businesses and consumers brace for higher costs and potential supply disruptions.

• The UK began enforcing post-Brexit physical inspections of plant and animal imports from the EU, leading to increased costs and potential delays.
• Businesses estimate the new border measures could add over £1 billion annually in costs, significantly impacting food prices and availability.
• Concerns grow over the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises, with fears of reduced consumer choice and increased food waste.
• Government officials argue the checks are essential for biosecurity, despite criticisms of the measures causing chaos and inflation.
• The checks are part of broader post-Brexit adjustments, affecting everything from labor availability to trade negotiations.

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