Brexit: UK expected to backtrack on full EU border checks

Source says government will take a pragmatic and flexible' approach to help businesses cope with impact of coronavirus

The government is expected to backtrack on its plan to introduce full border checks with the EU from 1 January 2021 over fears of the economic impact of coronavirus.

The cabinet office minister, Michael Gove, is anticipated to make an announcement on Friday over border operations for when Brexit fully comes into effect at the end of the transition period.