Tens of millions of pounds are reportedly being invested in preparing the UK for the introduction of new EU border rules amid warnings of delays and disruption.
This latest delay will only create confusion in the minds of UK travellers, said Julia Lo Bue-Said (Credit: iStock)
The BBC reports Eurostar, the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel are all investing heavily in equipment and processing areas in preparation for the new EU entry-exit system (EES), which is due to be implemented from autumn 2024.
The EES is an automated IT system that will register travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries using biometric checks such as fingertips and photos when they cross external EU borders.
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