UK dual citizens urged to carry proof of exemption as full ETA enforcement looms
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Peers examine reliability of Home Office migration data in Lords evidence session
A Lords committee hearing on 3 February 2026 exposed ongoing weaknesses in Home Office migration statistics, raising doubts about whether major policy reforms can be delivered on solid evidence. Employers were warned that unreliable data increases the risk of abrupt rule changes.
New petition calls for reinstating passport services at UK embassies abroad
A new parliamentary petition launched on 3 February 2026 seeks to return passport issuance to UK embassies, arguing that current offshore applicants face excessive delays. If the campaign gains traction it could reopen a long-running debate about how the UK supports its citizens abroad.
EU postpones full biometric border rollout to September 2026, easing immediate pressure on UK summer travellers
The EU has pushed back the full roll-out of its Entry/Exit System from April to September 2026 after trials showed severe queuing risks. The move gives airports, ports and Eurotunnel terminals more time to expand biometric-check capacity, averting a potential summer holiday crunch for UK travellers. Companies should still expect intermittent delays during the transition and start preparing staff communications now.
Technical glitch keeps Brits and Americans in manual lanes at French airports despite EES launch
French border officials say a software patch that would let UK and US residents with French residency cards use e-gates has been pushed back to mid-2026. Until then, those travellers must join manual passport lanes, lengthening arrival times and complicating business itineraries. UK companies with staff commuting to French sites should adjust schedules and budgets accordingly.
IndiGo launches daily Delhi–London Heathrow service, boosting UK–India corporate travel capacity
IndiGo has started a daily nonstop Delhi–London Heathrow service, adding more than 2,000 seats a week on the key UK–India corridor. The move introduces fresh price competition, more schedule choice for assignees and business travellers, and potential pressure on visa-processing volumes.
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.