Trade groups warn of Brexit paperwork pile-up

Trade groups have warned over a crippling shortage of customs agents as they brace for a deluge of Brexit paperwork from January. Duncan Buchanan of the Road Haulage Association warned there was no longer time to train agents to the right standard – potentially sparking chaos at the borders. Ministers said earlier this year that about 50,000 more private sector staff would be needed to meet customs demand when Britain left the single market, although this could be lower if a trade deal was