Eurostar–Deutsche Bahn deal sets stage for first direct London-Germany high-speed rail link
UK universities pause recruitment from Pakistan and Bangladesh amid new 5 % visa-refusal rule
Refugee homelessness in Britain doubles as eVisa rollout and 28-day move-on rule bite
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Starmer lines up late-January trip to Beijing—but embassy deadlock could scupper first UK PM visit since 2018
Sources confirm the Prime Minister hopes to visit China from 29–31 January 2026 to negotiate trade and mobility accords, but the trip may be cancelled if London rejects China’s embassy expansion. The decision will influence future multi-entry visa talks and mobility planning for UK–China business.
No compensation for households under new UK flight paths, officials advise, as airspace overhaul accelerates
A leaked DfT memo advises ministers to rule out compensation for residents who will be placed under new flight paths as part of the UK’s ambitious airspace-redesign programme. The stance could speed up the overhaul but raises equity concerns and may influence housing and relocation choices for inbound staff.
easyJet unveils Liverpool–Naples link and wider UK expansion, boosting budget options for 2026 mobility
easyJet will fly Liverpool–Naples from 3 August 2026 and Southend–Munich from 17 September 2026, adding to recent UK network growth. The new services improve point-to-point connectivity for business travellers based in northern England and the Thames Estuary.