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The British government has set out an ambitious new customs arrangement that it wants in place with the European Union after the UK's exit from the block.
Ministers say they want "free and frictionless" trade with European countries in an arrangement that could include a temporary customs union after Brexit, to prevent goods being held up at ports and terminals on both sides.
When the temporary arrangement expires, the UK is hoping it will either have a highly streamlined border or a new partnership with the EU, with no customs border at all.
The proposals have been criticized by political opponents including Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable, who says they are confusing.
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The British government has set out an ambitious new customs arrangement that it wants in place with the European Union after the UK's exit from the block.
Ministers say they want "free and frictionless" trade with European countries in an arrangement that could include a temporary customs union after Brexit, to prevent goods being held up at ports and terminals on both sides.
From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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The United Nations Food Agencies say millions of people are on the verge of starvation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to UN Agencies, hunger is on the rise due to escalating conflict and displacement in central and eastern part of the country.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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