News / UK phytosanitary border checks may be delayed again – 'we need to know'

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The UK government has refused to rule out further delaying phytosanitary border checks and prolonging implementation of full Brexit customs controls, with supply chains left in limbo.

Responding to press speculation, a Cabinet Office spokesperson wouldn’t confirm whether the final phase of the Brexit transition period would happen in July as intended, or there would be another delay.

Speaking to The Loadstar, the spokesperson said: “We are keeping this issue under careful review, given ongoing supply chain disruption.

“[This disruption is] as a ...