Importation of breeding livestock could halt unless 'essential' funding provided
The importation of livestock for breeding into the UK could be completely halted within months if the Government does not provide funding for a new animal border check as required after Brexit. Currently breeding animals are allowed to continue to be brought into the country from the European Union until July 1 under a transition period set up by the UK government. But Portsmouth International Port has warned that a lack of funding from the Government combined with bureaucracy means that the deadline of July 1 will not be met, even if the full funding was provided. The port, owned by Portsmou...