Rees-Mogg set to delay post-Brexit fresh food checks for fourth time

Minister expected to frame move as a use of UK's independent powers despite industry reports of unreadiness

The UK government is set to announce a fourth delay to physical checks on fresh food imported from the EU amid industry reports that neither technology nor infrastructure resources were ready for the July start of the next phase of Brexit.

The Brexit opportunities minister, Jacob Rees-Mogg, is expected to frame the move as use of the UK's newfound independent powers to control the trade border since the departure from the EU and the single market.