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A full range of business support measures has been made available to UK businesses
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.<p>Separately, the Government has made available
£34m of funding to support the expansion of the customs intermediaries sector, including
the development of an online customs academy to deliver training to the sector. The
Government continues to work closely with industry to consider if further support
is needed.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has a well-established industry of customs intermediaries
which serve British businesses trading outside the EU. The sector is varied and consists
of a number of different business models, including specific customs agents, freight
forwarders and fast parcel operators; all of which will require differing numbers
of staff. Government support of £34m has been designed to meet the needs of the sector
to build capacity, covering training and IT innovation, as well as recruitment. The
further expansion of the sector will require the recruitment and training of talented
individuals from all backgrounds.</p>
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