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The UK’s National Audit Office has warned of “widespread disruption” after 1 January.

In a damning report on readiness for the end of the Brexit transition period, it acknowledges that some progress has been made, but it adds “timetables are tight”, Covid-19 has “exacerbated delays” and “significant risks remain”.

“There is little time for ports and other third parties to integrate their systems and processes with new or changed government systems, and contingency plans may need to be invoked for some elements.” it ...