Farmers told to prepare as Government says border checks will launch in weeks

Baroness Neville-Rolfe has confirmed new import checks will be phased in from January following five delayed attempts

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Farmers ordered to prepare for import rule changes which come into force next month ahead of January's new border controls
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Farmers ordered to prepare for import rule changes which come into force next month ahead of January's new border controls

Farmers are being urged to prepare for changes to trade rules as new import and export procedures come into force in a matter of weeks. Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office...

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