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Britain needs ‘robust contingency plans’ in case talks fail, says Brexit committee.The United Kingdom is not prepared for a scenario in which trade talks with the EU fail, MPs said in released Saturday.Describing limitations in Britain’s “overall readiness,” the report from the House of Commons’ Brexit select committee said it is “critical” that the government has “robust contingency plans in place to deal with any disruption” when the transition period ends December 31.“With just seven working days until the end of the transition period, significant concerns remain. The government still cannot provide businesses, traders and citizens with certainty about what will happen in all the areas affected by the negotiations,” said MP Hilary Benn from the opposition Labour party, who chairs the committee.After talks on a future relationship this week over fisheries, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson the EU to “see sense and come to the table with something themselves.”“We don’t want a deal at all cost, that would be a mistake,” French Junior Minister for European Affairs Clément Beaune , when asked about the time pressure to reach a deal. “What’s at stake are whole ranges of the economy such as fisheries and the conditions of competition in the long run for our businesses.”&nbsp;On Friday, members of the European Parliament &nbsp;Brexit contingency plans to ensure “basic”&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;connectivity if there is no deal. The U.K. select committee report recommends that the government ensures they can be “enacted, if required, by reciprocating in full.”MPs also warned that infrastructure must be put in place swiftly to ensure goods arriving from the EU can be effectively controlled over the first six months of next year, citing particular concern about a potential shortage of customs officials.Log in to access content and manage your profile. If you do not have a login you can .

Britain needs ‘robust contingency plans’ in case talks fail, says Brexit committee.The United Kingdom is not prepared for a scenario in which trade talks with the EU fail, MPs said in released Saturday.Describing limitations in Britain’s “overall readiness,” the report from the House of Commons’ Brexit select committee said it is “critical” that the government has “robust contingency plans in place to deal with any disruption” when the transition period ends December 31.“With just seven working days until the end of the transition period, significant concerns remain. The government still...

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