# UK Customs - Latest News

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Commentary on the latest news from our Customs experts

## Latest News Articles

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Customs Declaration Service exporter deadline extended

Exporters will have more time to move across to the Customs Declaration Service, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced.

[Read More about Customs Declaration Service exporter deadline extended](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/customs-declaration-service-exporter-deadline-extended)

Travelling to the EU? Prepare now for the EU posting of drivers portal

From 2 February, the EU is introducing new rules that mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage or cross-trade), you may need to register information digitally about your journeys on a new EU web-based portal.

[Read More about Travelling to the EU? Prepare now for the EU posting of drivers portal](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-road-haulage-journeys-within-europe-from-2-february-2022)

Government sets out a new timetable for introducing border controls

The UK Government has established a new timetable for introducing full import controls for goods being imported from the EU to the UK.

[Read More about Government sets out a new timetable for introducing border controls](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-pragmatic-new-timetable-for-introducing-border-controls)

## Customs News Archive

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### December 2022

GOV.UK 19th Dec: [Customs Declaration Service exporter deadline extended](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/customs-declaration-service-exporter-deadline-extended)

### January 2022

GOV.UK 12th Jan: [Register road haulage journeys within Europe from 2 February 2022](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-road-haulage-journeys-within-europe-from-2-february-2022)

### August 2021

GOV.UK 16th Sep: [Government sets out pragmatic new timetable for introducing border controls](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-pragmatic-new-timetable-for-introducing-border-controls)

The Loadstar 25th Aug: [UK shippers and hauliers struggle as new customs regime for exports looms](https://theloadstar.com/uk-shippers-and-hauliers-struggle-as-new-customs-regime-for-exports-looms/)

BBC News 21st Aug: [Brexit: Dover HGV border checkpoint size reduced](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-58280121)

The Irish Times 17th Aug: [Imports from NI to Republic up 77% since UK’s EU exit](https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/imports-from-ni-to-republic-up-77-since-uk-s-eu-exit-1.4648699)

Reuters 13th Aug: [EU exports to Britain rise in June as they fall to rest of the world](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/eu-exports-britain-rise-they-fall-with-rest-world-2021-08-13/)

Yahoo News 12th Aug: [UK exports to EU return to pre-Brexit levels](https://news.yahoo.com/uk-eu-exports-brexit-ons-q2-2021-june-may-082440989.html)

BBC News 11th Aug: [Operation Brock: Brexit lorry controls 'could stay'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-58170463)

Institute of Export 4th Aug: [New procedure code for customs declarations to make goods movements through smaller ports quicker](https://www.export.org.uk/news/575816/New-procedure-code-for-customs-declarations-to-make-goods-movements-through-smaller-ports-quicker.htm)

The Loadstar 3rd Aug: [UK's CHIEF customs declaration system set to end in 2023, says HMRC](https://theloadstar.com/uks-chief-customs-declaration-system-set-to-end-in-2023-says-hmrc/)

### July 2021

The Drinks Business 28th July: [UK wine trade celebrates abolition of ‘unnecessary’ import certificates](https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2021/07/uk-wine-trade-celebrates-abolition-of-unnecessary-import-certificates/)

The Irish Times 27th July: [EU pauses legal action against UK over Northern Ireland protocol](https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/eu-pauses-legal-action-against-uk-over-northern-ireland-protocol-1.4632070)

Independent 23rd July: [Northern Ireland protocol clash risks ‘inevitable’ UK-EU trade war, officials fear](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-trade-war-northern-ireland-eu-b1888172.html)

BBC News 23rd July: [Brexit: No breakthrough on NI protocol after PM speaks to EU chief](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57930799)

Bloomberg 22nd July: [EU to Escalate Legal Action Against U.K. Over N. Ireland](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-22/eu-to-escalate-legal-action-against-u-k-over-northern-ireland)

Reuters 9th July: [UK exports to EU recover from initial post-Brexit slump](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-still-imports-more-outside-eu-than-bloc-gap-narrowing-2021-07-09/)

### June 2021

UK Gov 30th June: [Extension to Northern Ireland Protocol grace period for chilled meats agreed](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extension-to-northern-ireland-protocol-grace-period-for-chilled-meats-agreed)

Channel 4 News 30th June: [Brexit: UK and EU agree to postpone ban on chilled meats entering UK from Northern Ireland](https://www.channel4.com/news/brexit-uk-and-eu-agree-to-postpone-ban-on-chilled-meats-entering-uk-from-northern-ireland)

BBC News 28th June: [Brexit: EU chief negotiator before Stormont committee](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57629008)

The Loadstar 25th June: [UK importers 'sleepwalking' into chaos as customs declarations freeze ends](https://theloadstar.com/uk-importers-sleepwalking-into-chaos-as-customs-declarations-freeze-ends/)

BBC News 21st June: [Brexit: UK's request on meat ban 'gives chance for calm'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57555340)

Swindon Business News 20th June: [Business West warns importers of looming deadline for declaration on goods from EU countries](http://swindon-business.net/index.php/2021/06/20/business-west-warns-importers-of-looming-deadline-for-declaration-on-goods-from-eu-countries/)

BBC News 16th June: [Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/57475591)

The Irish Times 15th June: [Brexit accelerates North-South trade as more firms use NI to move goods](https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/brexit-accelerates-north-south-trade-as-more-firms-use-ni-to-move-goods-1.4594012)

The Conversation 11th June: [Why are British sausages being blocked from entry into Northern Ireland? The dispute explained](https://theconversation.com/why-are-british-sausages-being-blocked-from-entry-into-northern-ireland-the-dispute-explained-162534)

BBC News 8th June: [Brexit: UK and EU urge compromises over Irish Sea border checks](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57403258)

The Loadstar 7th June: [175 day delay to customs declarations comes to an end 25 June](https://theloadstar.com/threat-to-uk-customs-duty-revenue-as-backlog-of-declarations-grows/)

### May 2021

Building Design 24th May: [Government may extend deadline for post-Brexit certification as worries mount for Building Products.](https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/government-may-extend-deadline-for-post-brexit-certification-as-worries-mount/5111955.article)

BBC News 20th May: [Surge in Irish cross-border trade continued in March](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57169151)

BBC News 17th May: [UK proposes new Irish Sea food checks from October](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57133682)

Reuters 14th May: [Britain, Ireland agree to work together to smooth post-Brexit trade](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-ireland-agree-work-together-smooth-post-brexit-trade-2021-05-14/)

Institute for Export 13th May: [‘Clock is ticking for importers to make customs declarations,' EU-GB traders told](https://www.export.org.uk/news/565370/Clock-is-ticking-for-importers-to-make-customs-declarations-EU-GB-traders-told.htm)

BBC News 11th May: [Brexit minister says NI Protocol operation is ‘not sustainable’](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57075664)

The FT 3rd May: [Brussels signals flexibility on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland](https://www.ft.com/content/00c3dce0-704a-46cc-bac9-198b4892206e)

### April 2021

RTÉ 27th Apr: [European Parliament approves Brexit trade deal](https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1212467/)

New European 23rd Apr: [MEPs warn Brexit deal could be cancelled if No 10 continues to ignore terms](https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/westminster-news/brexit-deal-agreement-7920116)

BBC News 20th Apr: [Boris Johnson promises to end GB-NI trade barriers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-56777985)

BBC News 16th Apr: [Brexit: Euro MPs' vote bolsters EU-UK trade deal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56765681)

Evening Standard 15th Apr: [EU and UK hold talks over post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/maros-sefcovic-northern-ireland-brussels-european-commission-brexit-b929769.html)

Politico 13th Apr: [MEPs stall EU-UK trade deal ratification — again](https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-uk-trade-post-brexit-deal-ratification-delayed-again/)

Forwarder Magazine Apr: [Impact of Brexit & Covid on supply chain - Latest Research](https://issuu.com/freight-media/docs/forwarder_magazine_issue_62_issuu/10)

Yahoo Finance 13th Apr: [UK-EU trade recovered in February after historic drop in January](https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/post-brexit-trade-balance-eu-uk-ons-figures-074729208.html)

The Guardian 12th Apr: [UK and EU edge closer to deal on Brexit checks in Northern Ireland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/12/uk-eu-technical-talks-brexit-northern-ireland)

Reuters 12th Apr: [UK MPs, business figures set up an independent commission to improve Brexit trade deal](https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-commission/uk-mps-business-figures-set-up-an-independent-commission-to-improve-brexit-trade-deal-ft-idUSKBN2BY0V0)

Descartes 6th Apr: [Report Highlights Impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on Supply Chains: Early Preparation Remains Key to Avoid Expensive Disruptions](/content/resources/knowledge-center/descartes-report-highlights-impact-brexit-and-covid-19-supply-chains/index.html)

IT Supply Chain 6th Apr: [Beyond Brexit: The Realities of Brexit for the UK-EU Cross Border Trade](https://itsupplychain.com/beyond-brexit-the-realities-of-brexit-for-uk-eu-cross-border-trade/)

### March 2021

HGV UK 31st Mar: [Realising post-Brexit efficiencies with streamlined customs clearances](https://www.hgvuk.com/realising-post-brexit-efficiencies-with-streamlined-customs-clearances/)

Politico 26th Mar: [How to fix Brexit’s Northern Ireland protocol problem](https://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-northern-ireland-protocol-border-checks-eu-uk-agreement/)

The Independent 24th Mar: [Peers tell government to reopen EU talks](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-news-live-boris-johnson-update-b1821514.html)

The Guardian 23rd Mar: [EU keen to resume Brexit talks to end Northern Ireland row](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/mar/23/eu-brexit-talks-northern-ireland-protocol-uk)

Politico 23rd Mar: [European Parliament to ratify UK trade deal in late April, president says](https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-will-give-its-consent-to-eu-u-k-trade-deal-in-april/)

UK Government 15th Mar: [£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/20-million-sme-brexit-support-fund-opens-for-applications)

EuroNews 15th Mar: [EU begins legal action against UK over 'breaches' related to Northern Ireland protocol](https://www.euronews.com/2021/03/15/eu-begins-legal-action-against-uk-over-breaches-related-to-n-ireland-protocol)

### February 2021

The National 24th Feb: [Scottish Government outline plans for new border control post at Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway.](https://www.thenational.scot/news/19114164.brexit-scottish-government-outline-plans-new-border-control-post-cairnryan/)

Politico 23rd Feb: [UK gives EU extra time to ratify Brexit trade deal](https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-gives-eu-extra-time-to-ratify-brexit-trade-deal/) (now April 30)

BBC News 22nd Feb: [Brexit: NI supermarkets face new rules for GB meat products from 1st March](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-56147603)

BBC News 17th Feb: [Lord Frost: Brexit negotiator joins cabinet to deal with EU](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56101215)

BBC News 17th Feb: Brexit: [NI port operators warn of grace period end at start of April](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-56096949)

UK Gov. 11th Feb: [Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-20-million-sme-brexit-support-fund)

BBC News 11th Feb: [Preserving NI protocol is 'the only way' forward, warns EU](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56018445)

Politico 9th Feb: [EU seeks more time to ratify Brexit deal](https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-wants-more-time-to-ratify-brexit-deal-says-uk/)

News Letter 8th Feb: [More Irish customs declarations in a month than all of last year](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/more-irish-customs-declarations-month-all-last-year-3128089)

NI Ferry 8th Feb: [Traffic Continues To Move At Port of Dover After Brexit](https://www.niferry.co.uk/traffic-continues-to-move-at-port-of-dover-after-brexit/)

BBC News 4th Feb: [UK and EU in 'constructive discussions' over NI trade row](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55923233)

BBC News 3rd Feb: [UK PM urges EU action to ease Brexit tensions in NI](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55913907)

BBC News 2nd Feb: [Brexit: Michael Gove calls for extension of Brexit grace periods (NI)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55904189)

Irish, Express & Star 2nd Feb: [Inspections required by new Irish Sea trading arrangements have been suspended amid fears for the safety of staff.](https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2021/02/02/northern-ireland-protocol-key-questions-answered/)

BBC News 1st Feb: [Brexit: Processes to ease food delivery of mixed loads](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55879313)  
[Brexit: Processes to ease food delivery to NI announced (opens in a new tab)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55879313)  
[to NI announced](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55879313)

### January 2021

BBC News 31st Jan: [Irish Sea border: What will happen once the grace periods end?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55869337)

BBC News 31st Jan: Brexit: [NI supermarkets face new rules for GB meat products](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-56147603)

Politico 26th Jan: [The bureaucratic battle to make the Brexit deal work](https://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-deal-bureacracy-trade-policy/)

BBC News 23rd Jan: [Brexit: Can Irish Sea border ‘teething problems’ be solved?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55772522)

BBC News 20th Jan: [Irish Sea border disrupts sale of organic food](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-55725205)

Politico 19th Jan: [Barnier moves to ‘special adviser’ as Šefčovič to become point man on Brexit](https://www.politico.eu/article/michel-barnier-special-adviser-brexit-ratification-maros-sefcovic-european-commission/)

RTE 18th Jan: [Extension sought for ratification of EU-UK free trade deal](https://www.rte.ie/news/brexit/2021/0118/1190460-brexit-free-trade/)

The Financial Times 14th Jan: [Barnier warns post-Brexit border friction is the new normal](https://www.ft.com/content/4788c361-7b72-46e9-b861-1d29d0662ad2)

Fleetpoint 12th Jan: [Meadow Foods deploys Descartes' e-Customs to prepare for Brexit](https://www.fleetpoint.org/law-and-legislation/brexit/meadow-foods-deploys-descartes-e-customs-to-prepare-for-brexit/)

The Parliament Mag 12th Jan: [MEPs ‘regret’ being unable to scrutinise Brexit deal before it came into force](https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/meps-regret-being-unable-to-scrutinise-brexit-deal-before-it-came-into-force)

BBC News 12th Jan: [Brexit: Five surprising consequences](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/55633632)

SmartCompliance 8th Jan: [New processes for hauliers travelling to Ireland](https://smartcompliance.descartes.com/news-blog/news/new-processes-for-hauliers-travelling-to-ireland/)

Sky News 1st Jan: [Brexit transition ends as UK-EU trade deal takes effect](https://news.sky.com/story/brexit-transition-ends-as-uk-eu-trade-deal-takes-effect-12176531)