Bentley books planes to bring in parts in event of no-deal Brexit

CEO says carmaker is ‘ready to jump off a cliff with a parachute that hasn’t been tested’

Bentley has lined up five cargo planes to fly in car parts if there is disruption at the UK border in the event of a no-deal Brexit, in a marker of the deep concerns facing motor manufacturers as trade negotiations continue.

Companies from across the economy have expressed concern that imports could be disrupted for weeks if the UK and EU cannot agree a deal before 1 January, when the Brexit transition period ends.

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