Think-tank finds modern slavery claims by UK asylum seekers are largely genuine
Christmas travel hit as DHL check-in and baggage staff launch strike at London Luton
Record December day sees 803 people cross Channel in small boats
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UK exporters face ‘Brexit-style’ paperwork as Brussels refuses pre-Christmas CBAM carve-out
The EU has confirmed that the UK will not receive a CBAM exemption in time for the 1 January paperwork deadline, forcing exporters of steel, aluminium and other carbon-intensive goods to produce detailed emissions documentation. The extra bureaucracy echoes early Brexit challenges and could disrupt supply-chain-linked business travel.
French border IT outage triggers hour-long queues for Dover ferries at start of UK’s Christmas getaway
An IT failure at French border control cut vehicle processing capacity at Dover on 20 December, producing queues of up to an hour just as the Christmas getaway peaked. Ferry operators re-booked delayed passengers but logistics firms warned of wider supply-chain knock-ons. Mobility teams should build extra buffer time into cross-Channel itineraries and monitor future EES roll-outs.
Eurostar ‘Snow’ train makes inaugural 2025-26 run from London to the French Alps
Eurostar restarted its weekly ‘Snow’ train today, linking London with major French Alpine resorts every Saturday until late March. The service offers a low-carbon, baggage-friendly route for seasonal workers and business travellers, and underlines a broader shift toward rail in corporate mobility programmes.
Ground-handling strike at London Luton enters second day, puts 400 EasyJet flights at risk
A DHL baggage-handling strike at Luton continued on 20 December, creating the risk of delays for more than 400 EasyJet services during the peak getaway. Employers should alert travelling staff to possible baggage delays and consider alternative routings for time-critical trips.
Jet2 diverts multiple UK–Krakow flights to Warsaw after severe weather shuts southern Polish hub
Jet2 has postponed and rerouted three UK-originating flights to Warsaw after snow shut Krakow airport. Affected passengers received hotel or refund options, but corporate travellers should note that weather events can still trigger significant itinerary changes and extra ground-transfer time.