UK government will designate 10 free ports
Boris Johnson's Conservative UK government has announced that in order to encourage investment and trade, post-Brexit Britain will be announcing its own trade policy for the first time in decades since it is no longer dependent on the European Union's requirements. Pending the results of a 10-week consultation with experts, Britain is set to announce 10 designated free trade zones which will allow imports/exports without heavy customs duties.
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