Brexit: Britain’s border checks to get £705m boost

This morning BBC News writes about the UK post-Brexit Border Operating Model planned to be announced tomorrow by UK Government.

A £705m funding package to boost infrastructure and recruit more staff on Britain’s border has been announced as the UK prepares to leave the EU customs union at the end of the year.

Plans include new border control posts and 500 extra Border Force staff.

The new funding will include up to £470m to build port and inland infrastructure, and £235m will be allocated for IT systems and staffing.

The money for IT and staffing includes:

*£100m to develop HM Revenue and Customs systems to reduce the burden on traders
*£20m on new equipment
*£15m towards building new data infrastructure to improve border flow and management
*£10m to recruit around 500 more Border Force staff.

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the move would help the UK “seize the opportunities” post-Brexit.

You can read the article here: BBC: Brexit: Britain’s border checks to get £705m boost