Eyjafjallajökull seen as nearest recent example of what civil service could have to cope with
The repercussions for the UK of a no-deal Brexit could be similar to the national emergency faced by Iceland during the volcanic eruptions in 2010 that brought parts of the country to a standstill, according to advice being given to civil servants.
The warning comes from the Cabinet Office, which is coordinating training for thousands of staff across Whitehall to help prepare departments for a disorderly departure from the European Union on 29 March.
Related: No-deal Brexit will disrupt UK economy, says Philip Hammond
A reduction in certain fresh foods and increases in prices, with people on low incomes disproportionately affected.
Price rises across utilities and services including fuel.
Private companies “cashing in” because they will put commercial considerations first.
Police forces being stretched by the likelihood of protests and counter-protests, along with an increase in public disorder.
Restocking of medicines becoming problematic after the first six weeks.
Disruption of supplies to vets, which could “impact the UK’s ability to prevent and control disease outbreaks” among animals.
A significant reduction in the flow of goods through Dover and Eurotunnel to as low as 13% of current capacity on the day of Brexit.
Related: Chaotic Brexit could see uniformed border police, says Irish PM
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