Lovers have been reassured there will be no shortage of red roses on Valentine’s Day.
Ministers have faced calls to guarantee there will be no shortage for loved up people looking to celebrate their loved ones next month.
There had been concerns that border checks could cause issues.
But a No 10 spokeswoman said: “I don’t think people should be worried, I’m sure people will be able to provide gifts to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day in the way that we always see.”
Pressed if that extends to roses too, she said: “I’m sure people will be receiving bouquets of flowers on Valentine’s Day this year.”
Goods from Britain have faced EU controls since it left the bloc’s single market at the start of 2021, with the UK Government introducing new requirements for animal and plant products coming from the other direction.
Trade minister Greg Hands said the border target operating model will “simplify border processes for both imports and exports”,
Labour MP Daniel Zeichner voiced concerns over the possibility of difficulties for importing flowers.
Responding in the Commons, Mr Hands said: “We have consulted very widely on the border target operating model, we’ve put a lot of time and effort and a lot of consultation – we’ve been running webinars, we’ve been putting out leaflets – to make sure businesses are aware and the introduction of this will be staged.
“I think what he needs to be careful about is what Labour’s plan will be because this week the EU ambassador to London revealed the fact that Labour’s desire for a food and veterinary agreement is likely to lead to closer, dynamic alignment between London and Brussels in the future, which is directly against his party leader’s stated policy of no dynamic alignment.”
