UK Raises English‐Language Bar and Visa Fees, Extends Settlement Wait Times
Heathrow and Gatwick Suffer 150 Flight Disruptions in Single Day
Dual-Citizen Rule Change Sparks Confusion Ahead of UK ETA Enforcement
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Weekend Shutdown of Key Gatwick Airport Rail Corridor to Disrupt Thousands of Travellers
Engineering works have closed the Brighton Main Line south of East Croydon until the end of Sunday 18 January, severing the fastest rail link to Gatwick Airport. All Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Western services are suspended, with replacement buses and diversions adding up to 60 minutes to journeys. The outage could affect over 100,000 air passengers and will recur on eight further weekends through May. Businesses should build longer connection times and check that employees with mobility needs can board rail-replacement coaches.
851 Flights Delayed and 53 Cancelled as Winter Weather Batters UK and Continental Hubs
Severe winter weather on 17 January triggered 851 delays and 53 cancellations across major European hubs, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester. British Airways and KLM flights were hardest hit as high winds and apron ice forced flow restrictions and diversions. Businesses face higher re-routing costs and potential project delays, while passengers should retain documentation to secure EU/UK 261 assistance.
Met Office Flags End-January Cold Snap as Businesses Brace for Further Travel Disruption
The Met Office’s Saturday bulletin signals a renewed cold snap and potential snow from 27-31 January, heightening the risk of flight, rail and road delays. Airports in northern England have begun contingency planning, and corporate travel teams are urged to build flexibility into late-month itineraries, especially around Chinese New Year traffic.