Consumers warned they will bear the cost of Brexit border delays

Consumers are likely to face added costs as a result of the difficulties being caused by new Brexit rules (Victoria Jones/PA)

Consumers will bear the cost of the trouble facing traders following the imposition of Brexit red tape, a senior retail chief has warned.

Stuart Rose, chairman of supermarket delivery company Ocado, said the delays and difficulties in international shipping caused by added paperwork meant the “cost will be passed on to the consumer”.