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Provide analysis of Single Trade Window delays and outline renewed implementation timeline and costs.

Recommendation
Future border systems must prioritise ease of use, interoperability, and support for trade growth. In its response to this Report, the Department should provide an analysis of the reasons for the Single Trade Window’s delay. It should also outline the renewed timeline for the implementation of the Window and the costs associated with its development and pausing. (Recommendation, Paragraph 27)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.0 yr
Report published 15 Sep 2025