Ministers unveil plans for 10 new Free Ports
Free ports could be located inland as well as adjacent to ports
Plans for up to 10 new free ports across the country have been unveiled by the Government.
Ministers claim the new "business and enterprise hubs" will create thousands of jobs.
A consultation process is being launched by the Government aimed at naming the locations of the free ports by the end of the year so that they can be open for business in 2021.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak said: "Free ports will unleash the potential in our proud historic ports, boosting and regenerating communities across the UK as we level up.
"They will attract new businesses, spreading jobs, investment and opportunity to towns and cities up and down the country.
"This is all part of our mission as an open, outward-looking country, championing global free trade with vibrant free ports that work for all of the UK."
Published: by Radio NewsHub