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comments As many as 10,000 lorry drivers thought to be waiting to cross the Channel after France shut the border The German Ambassador to the UK tried to visit German lorry drivers stranded in Kent, but got stuck himself  Volunteers from a Sikh charity handed out hot curries and pasta dishes to the stranded truckers last night Drivers fear being left unable to return home for Christmas, with tensions flaring between police and drivers Complaints about conditions in the makeshift Marston airport truck camp have led to clashes with police   The angry scenes are in sharp contrast to yesterday...

Freight from Britain and passengers with a negative virus test began arriving on French shores on Wednesday...

NHS leaders have called on the Prime Minister to extend the Brexit transition period by a month, as it warns that no-deal could risk the health of patients during the Covid-19 crisis. Faced with an alarming rise in Covid-19 infections, they say that a month delay will take the NHS out of “the immediate danger zone, and it will enable the NHS to continue to focus on fighting the pandemic without having to contend with disruptive changes brought about by a no-deal outcome”. Talks are continuing on Wednesday as EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there is a “final push” to reach a po...

Hauliers head to Ashford coronavirus testing centre in Victoria Road as French travel ban lifted  |  Updated: 18:17, 23 December 2020 Vehicles destined for the continent are being parked on side roads and left on double-yellow lines as hauliers wait to be seen at a Covid-19 testing site. Vehicles from Poland, Portugal and numerous other European countries have been parked in Victoria Road Hauliers are now allowed to travel across the Channel - but only if they test negative less than 72 hours before departure. It has sparked a flurry of activity at the Ashford site, which opened on the edge...

NHS leaders call for Brexit extension to avoid "cliff-edge" moment for health service They have warned that a no-deal Brexit could risk the health of patients. direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow ...