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Government adviser Arnaud Fontanet, a member of the scientific council that is helping guide President Emmanuel Macron through the coronavirus crisis, said borders should be closed to Britain and Ireland. He also proposed a shutdown with other countries that have a strong presence of the mutant strain found in the south east of England. Mr Fontanet told BFM television: “It’s important that we consider whether we need to close the borders to a limited number of countries, no
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UK hauliers have been warned tougher customs controls will be implemented from Monday, prompting fears of significant disruption at the borders. French officials are expected to ramp up checks after lorries arriving from the UK were found not to be fully compliant with EU trade rules, particularly on phytosanitary (SPS) controls on agrifoods.