UK exports to EU fall 68% since deal as Brexit chaos worsens

Up to 75% of trucks entering the UK from the EU were returning empty, an industry spokesman has said.

Haulage disruption at UK ports caused by Brexit dragged down British exports last month.

Exports from Britain to the EU fell by 68% in January as trade was disrupted after the end of the transition period following Britain’s departure from the European Union, according to a British trade body representing hauliers.

The British government did not confirm the data and said disruption at the border had been minimal since Britain completed its journey out of the EU’s orbit at the end of 2020 following an agreement on trading arrangements.