UK shoppers face Brexit duties on holiday and online purchases

UK shoppers may have parcels held at post office until fees paid as red tape introduced from 1 January Holidaymakers or online shoppers who buy items from the EU that are valued at more than £390 will have to pay customs duties, the government has revealed.VAT and handling fees may also apply on some items, while parcels may be held up in post offices until all duties and fees have been cleared by the recipient in the UK. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/28/brexit-customs-duties-to-apply-to-eu-goods-worth-more-than-390 #brexit #european_union #foreign_policy #politics #travel #online_shopping #consumer_affairs #money #uk_news