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#DutyFreeReturns? - The UK's decision to leave the EU may see a return of tax-free shopping on Irish Sea crossings between Holyhead, Wales and Ireland reports Daily Post.

Irish day-trippers were a regular sight on the streets of Holyhead during the 1980s and 90s, with the town’s shops and pubs benefiting while visitors took advantage of duty-free sales onboard while sailing.

The practice came to an end in 1999 when the EU scrapped the sale of tax-free alcohol, tobacco and perfume while travelling between member states.

But British voters’ decision to exit the union could pave the way for a return of duty-free shopping according to experts.

For more on the return of duty free? click here

Published in Ferry