EU postpones full biometric border rollout to September 2026, easing immediate pressure on UK summer travellers
Technical glitch keeps Brits and Americans in manual lanes at French airports despite EES launch
IndiGo launches daily Delhi–London Heathrow service, boosting UK–India corporate travel capacity
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Loganair issues flexible rebooking as severe weather threatens Scottish services this week
Loganair is offering free flight changes for services into five Scottish airports after severe weather warnings were issued for 3–4 February. The waiver helps employers protect duty-of-care for staff travelling to remote energy, healthcare and academic sites and underscores the importance of contingency planning during winter weather events.
China Confirms 30-Day Visa-Free Access for British Citizens
From 1 February 2026, UK passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or business. The waiver, finalised during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Beijing trip, removes weeks of paperwork and fees, giving UK firms faster access to Chinese markets and potentially boosting bilateral trade and tourism.
Home Office Updates Nigeria TB-Testing Panel for UK Visa Applicants
UKVI has issued an updated list of approved TB-test clinics in Nigeria and Benin. From 1 February 2026, applicants must use the revised panel or face visa refusal. Sponsors should brief assignees promptly to avoid wasted appointments and processing delays.
February 2026 Consular Exchange Rates Published by FCDO
The Foreign Office has published new sterling conversion rates for consular services, effective 1 February 2026. Slight pound weakness means many overseas passport and notarial fees will cost more in local currency. Mobility managers should refresh reimbursement tables immediately.
Virgin Money Cuts Virtual Medical Care From Club M Travel Insurance
From 1 February 2026, Club M current-account holders lose access to Virgin Money’s 24/7 Virtual Medical Care telehealth service. Travellers must now seek alternative GP-on-call solutions or upgrade cover, and may cancel the policy penalty-free if the change is unsuitable.