UK raises English language bar for work visas and confirms full ETA enforcement from 25 February 2026
Home Office flags 2026 fee hikes: ETA to £16 and Certificate of Sponsorship to £525
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Ryanair Warns of ‘Messy’ Summer 2026 as ATC Strikes Loom
Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary says French ATC strikes expected from May could trigger another “messy” summer, with up to 60 % of West European flights—including many UK services—at risk of cancellation. Corporates should prepare for schedule volatility and higher costs.
UK Foreign Office Issues Alert Over Five-Day Belgian Rail Strike
The FCDO has issued a 21 January warning that Belgian national rail unions will strike from 25-30 January, likely disrupting Eurostar and domestic Belgian services. UK travellers and mobility teams should review itineraries, arrange alternatives and retain receipts for compensation claims.