The UK is still ill-prepared for the end of the post-Brexit transition period, with or without a new trade deal being agreed, according to a report published on Saturday (19 December) by UK lawmakers.
The report by the UK parliament’s cross-party Future Relationship Committee urges Boris Johnson’s government to have “robust contingency plans” in place to cope with disruption at border and entry points in January and for the UK and EU to reciprocate on no-deal measures and the phasing-in of goods controls.
“At this late stage, the government must be ready to implement contingency plans where necessary to mitigate the effects of any disruption. Failure to do so would mean the worst possible start to the new year for many people and businesses who are already experiencing the toughest of times,” the report stated.