Importation of breeding livestock could halt unless 'essential' funding provided | East London and West Essex Guardian Series
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...