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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

Over from Dover: how is the EU entry-exit system working at the UK's main ferry port?

from Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

Chief executive of the Port of Dover, Doug Bannister, tells me about the investment made in preparing for the digital borders scheme in a location where frontier controls are "juxtaposed" – you check into France while still on British soil. And how is the half-term getaway looking?This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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