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U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

  • Leaked government memo spells out fears of border chaos
  • Hauliers voice concern key IT system won’t be ready in time
Lorries arrive from a ferry at the Port of Dover Ltd. in Dover, U.K.

Lorries arrive from a ferry at the Port of Dover Ltd. in Dover, U.K.

Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
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Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.