Until now, the government has blamed Covid-related restrictions for a spate of shortages. But as virus restrictions ease and fuel runs short, the focus is shifting to Britain’s exit from the E.U.
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Gas Shortages and Long Lines Upend Britons’ Daily Lives
Getting to work, driving a taxi, making an ambulance run: Fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations have Britons scrambling to make trips they once took for granted.
U.K. Offers Thousands of Visas to Foreign Truckers to Ease Driver Shortage
The move reflects growing alarm within the government about a disruption to supplies that has prompted panic buying and, in some cases, caused fuel to run out at gas stations.
Beyond Evergrande’s Troubles, a Slowing Chinese Economy
Investors are watching whether the property developer defaults. But in the background, the world’s No. 2 economy is flashing numerous warning signs.
They Voted for Brexit, but Not the Giant Truck Park That Came With It
Yet even that floodlit eyesore near a formerly idyllic village in southeast England has not altered local views on the split with the E.U.
Truckers Shun U.K. Ports to Avoid Brexit Red Tape
British ports expected gridlock after post-Brexit trade rules began on Jan. 1. Instead, some are nearly empty as truckers stay away, reluctant to spend hours waiting for newly required export documents.
U.K. Tightens Restrictions as Alarm About Coronavirus Variant Grows
British officials said severely curtailing human contact was the only way to protect people. Efforts to restart trade stalled, with more than 5,000 trucks stuck at English ports.
Post-Brexit Border Test Leads to 5-Mile Traffic Jam in Southern England
French border officials were holding a trial run of immigration procedures that could come into effect if Britain and the European Union don’t reach a trade deal by the end of December.
Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate
After nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate caused a devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, the West African nation of Senegal discovered the same amount sitting in its port in Dakar.
Virus Disrupts China’s Shipping, and World Ports Feel the Impact
Even where factories are back in operation, getting freight to docks has been impeded by roadblocks and quarantines.