EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms
Dover port braced for chaos this weekend as Britain's busiest summer getaway begins, with 7,500 cars expected Friday and 10,000 Saturday. French border police will manually register non-EU travelers after the £40 million automated EU entry-exit system failed due to software problems. Motoring groups warn the delays could worsen congestion as 14 million drivers hit roads during peak summer season.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 05:11 UTC
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