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Who is affected? UK importers, exporters, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and UK households facing daily cost-of-living pressure. What is happening? Non-tariff barriers, customs controls under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), and structural labor shifts continue to alter trade dynamics and consumer prices. When? From the 2021 implementation of the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) through to the full phase-in of physical border controls. Why it matters: Understanding these systemic economic adjustments is critical for business forecasting, supply chain management, and personal financial planning. Table of Contents Key Facts & Macroeconomic Summary Latest Developments: Border Controls & BTOM Realities Background…