In May 2023, the European Commission proposed a fundamental reform of the EU customs framework, and on 27 July 2025, the ...

The Council today formally approved measures to help tackle the influx of goods entering the EU duty free in small parcels - ...

Valdis Dombrovskis says bloc is ‘ready to engage’ amid meetings with ministers including Rachel Reeves ...

Independent readers say it’s no surprise that the debate over rejoining the EU’s customs union has erupted – with many arguing that Brexit’s economic fallout has made renewed alignment not just ...

Every day, more than 12 million packages enter the European Union - making it a mammoth task for customs officers to check for illegal or undeclared goods or assess duties. Many of those packages are ...

European Union finance ministers have reached a groundbreaking agreement to eliminate the customs-duty exemption on parcels valued under €150 imported from non-EU countries. This decision marks a ...

The European Union has agreed to end one of the most important perks in online shopping: the ability to receive low-value imports without paying customs duties. The decision marks a major shift in how ...

Mr Tennyson said Brexit had created new barriers for businesses and contributed to rising costs for households.

Independent readers say it’s no surprise that the debate over rejoining the EU’s customs union has erupted – with many arguing that Brexit’s economic fallout has made renewed alignment not just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brussels would be "open‑minded" about discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of working together on a ...