The government has advised businesses trading with the EU to prepare for a no-deal outcome by consulting brokers, which help navigate much of the red The UK government has pledged to invest £ 8 m ( $ 10.5 million ) in training as many as 10,000 trade specialists to prevent delays at the country 's ports in the event of a no - deal Brexit . The move follows discussions between officials and brokers , forwarders and fast parcel operators , who have expressed concerns about delays at the UK 's borders . John MacNeil , chairman of parliament ’s international trade committee and a National Party MP criticised the move and said the government 's efforts were " on the cheap " .
The UK government has pledged to invest £ 8 m ( $ 10.5 million ) in training as many as 10,000 trade specialists to prevent delays at the country 's ports in the event of a no - deal Brexit . The move follows discussions between officials and brokers , forwarders and fast parcel operators , who have expressed concerns about delays at the UK 's borders . John MacNeil , chairman of parliament ’s international trade committee and a National Party MP criticised the move and said the government 's efforts were " on the cheap " .