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Yesterday, Wednesday December 17, 2025
Four-Hour National Air-Transport Strike Set to Disrupt Italian Airports on 17 December
A national air-transport strike will hit Italian airports on 17 December between 13:00 and 17:00. ENAC has published a list of guaranteed flights and confirmed statutory protection windows, but most midday services risk cancellation or delay. Business travellers should retime departures, allow extra connection buffers and prepare rail back-ups.
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Dec 17, 2025
Trump Administration Expands Travel Ban to 7 More Nations and Tightens Restrictions on 15 Others
President Trump’s December 16 proclamation bars citizens of seven additional countries—including Syria—and imposes tighter visa limits on 15 others. The new restrictions, effective January 1, 2026, will disrupt corporate assignments, university enrollments and family travel. Employers should audit workforces and caution affected staff against international trips until further notice.
Dec 17, 2025
Immigration Skills Charge rises 32 % as new regulations take effect
The Immigration Skills Charge climbed by 32 % on 16 December 2025, increasing the cost of sponsoring Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas to £1,320 per year for large employers and £480 for small/charitable sponsors. Businesses must factor the higher levy into 2026 mobility budgets immediately.
Dec 17, 2025
New Czech Government Rejects EU Migration Pact, Signals Hard-Line Shift
The Babiš administration voted on 16 December to reject the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, pledging stricter national rules and zero acceptance of mandatory refugee quotas. The move risks legal action from Brussels and could complicate visa processing and border checks for international assignees headed to Czechia. Companies should expect longer lead-times and monitor forthcoming legislation.
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