Severe snow and ice warnings bring major travel disruption across the United Kingdom
Ex-Border Force chief urges five-point crackdown to halt record Channel crossings
English requirement jumps to B2 next week – employers urged to brief applicants now
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CAA warns travellers to verify ATOL protection as ‘Sunshine Saturday’ booking surge begins
Ahead of the post-Christmas holiday-booking rush, the Civil Aviation Authority forecasts a 4 percent rise in January sales and urges consumers and corporate travel buyers to confirm that any flight-inclusive package carries valid ATOL protection. Mis-selling fines and new consumer-travel legislation make compliance crucial for UK businesses.
Greek Embassy in London issues ETA reminder to citizens heading to the UK
The Greek Embassy in London has re-issued guidance reminding Greek passport-holders that a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation has been mandatory for visa-exempt visitors since April 2025. With Easter conference season looming, employers must ensure staff secure the £16 ETA in advance or risk denied boarding and project delays.
Canary Islands placed on UK ‘no-travel’ list for 2026, prompting rerouting of winter incentives
The UK’s updated 2026 ‘no-travel’ list now includes the Canary Islands, disrupting thousands of winter-sun breaks and corporate incentive trips. Companies with group events booked for Tenerife, Lanzarote or Gran Canaria should renegotiate or reroute quickly to avoid sharp rebooking costs.