Port of Dover faces ‘utter chaos’ under struggling EU entry system, MPs warn
Dover authorities said checks at the start of the May half-term holiday led to more than four hours of delays. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAView image in fullscreenDover authorities said checks at the start of the May half-term holiday led to more than four hours of delays. And the people who will suffer are British holidaymakers and firms attempting to transport goods.“The western docks currently serve as a processing centre for coach passengers undergoing the EU’s entry/exit system.
- ▪Dover authorities said checks at the start of the May half-term holiday led to more than four hours of delays.
- ▪Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAView image in fullscreenDover authorities said checks at the start of the May half-term holiday led to more than four hours of delays.
- ▪And the people who will suffer are British holidaymakers and firms attempting to transport goods.“The western docks currently serve as a processing centre for coach passengers undergoing the EU’s entry/exit system.
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Dover authorities said checks at the start of the May half-term holiday led to more than four hours of delays. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAView image in fullscreenDover authorities said checks at the start of the May half-term holiday led to more than four hours of delays. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PATravel & leisurePort of Dover faces ‘utter chaos’ under struggling EU entry system, MPs warnUK government urged to apply pressure on France to fix system or suspend checks by next week Business live – latest updates Gwyn Topham and Rajeev SyalWed 8 Jul 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 8 Jul 2026 05.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCross-Channel ferry passengers and the port of Dover face “utter chaos and miles of tailbacks” under the EU’s entry/exit system (EES) unless the technology…
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