Fears in UK over Valentine’s Day shortages as Brexit-related delays hit flowers, wine and gifts

Florists, wine-sellers and gift companies are struggling to import key Valentine’s Day products due to post-Brexit customs rules (Jim Holden/English Heritage/PA)

Florists, wine-sellers and gift companies in Britain have said they are struggling to import key Valentine’s Day products due to post-Brexit customs rules.

New customers rules came into force on January 1 and supply chain experts have described Valentine’s Day as the “first proper test” of post-Brexit supply chains.