Worries mount ahead of Brexit as products get clogged up at ports

By Jordan Marshall2020-12-07T11:57:00

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Builders Merchants Federation says supply chains being stretched because of delays

Firms are facing an uphill battle to secure the materials they need, with the Builders Merchants Federation raising concerns about building products being caught up in log jams at ports ahead of Brexit.

The trade body has said building products shipped in from Asia are struggling to get to the UK.

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