The UK government introduced the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) in August 2023 to overhaul its import controls. This plan outlines a phased approach to implementing new border checks on goods arriving from both the EU and the rest of the world.
Key Goals of the BTOM:
Modernisation: Streamlining import processes and utilising technology.
Efficiency: Speeding up border checks to reduce delays.
Protection: Safeguarding public health and the agriculture industry from harmful diseases.
Cut cost: Reducing delays and lowering the importing costs.
International collaboration: BTOM will facilitate greater cooperation with international partners on border security and trade.