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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Brexit checks on food imports pushed back until 2024 in fifth delay

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New post-Brexit border checks on food, animal and plant products imported from the EU have been delayed for a fifth time, Rishi Sunak’s government has finally confirmed.

The additional red tape had been due to be phased in from October, but will now be pushed back until 2024 amid fears that the cost burden will add to inflation.

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