Border Force Maritime officers stage one-day strike, raising concerns over UK coastal security and cargo delays
UK refugee resettlement through UN schemes drops 26 % as legal pathways narrow
House of Lords to debate 32 % hike in Immigration Skills Charge, escalating sponsorship costs for UK employers
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‘No Permission, No Travel’: UK Sets Firm Enforcement Date for Electronic Travel Authorisation
The UK will start enforcing its Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement from 25 February 2026. Visitors from 85 visa-waiver nations who fail to secure an ETA (or e-Visa) in advance will be denied boarding, and carriers face fines for non-compliance. Corporate travel programmes must embed ETA checks into booking workflows now to prevent disruptions.
UK Government Deploys Troops to Keep Passport Control Running During Christmas Border Force Strikes
Facing eight days of Border Force walkouts over Christmas, the UK will station 1,200 soldiers and 1,000 civil servants at passport desks to keep key airports open. Corporates should prepare for longer queues, missed connections and rerouting costs during the holiday peak.