UK Faces New Brexit Food Crisis: New Rules, Higher Costs, Delays, Loss of Suppliers UK Election 2024
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The new border controls at the UK’s border with the European Union, which were delayed five times, have finally come into effect. The new rules require that all food and plant products coming from the EU be checked for diseases, which could lead to delays and potentially empty shelves in the UK. The food industry is concerned about the impact on costs, as importers and consumers may be forced to pay an extra billion pounds annually.
The rules could lead to food price increases and shortages in the UK, which could further delay the reduction of interest rates. The Bank of England has been working to bring down inflation, which was previously high, but the new rules could push it back up. The cost of implementing the new rules could also drive up inflation, making it harder for consumers and businesses to adjust.
The UK’s decision to leave the EU, known as Brexit, has had a significant impact on the economy, with estimates suggesting that the economy is now 140 billion pounds lower than it would have been if the UK had remained part of the EU. The new rules may be a step towards greater control over the UK’s borders, but they come at a significant cost to businesses and consumers.