More than 10 UK freeports a possibility, if bids to operate are 'high-quality'

02/03/2021

UK ministers have refused to commit to a deadline for announcing winning bids for planned freeports, but have said the first could be operational by the end of the year.

Chief secretary to the treasury Steve Barclay told the International Trade Committee he could not be ...

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