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UK Government Confirms 25 % ETA Fee Hike to £20 From Late February
From 25 February 2026, the cost of a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation will rise from £16 to £20. The 25 % increase coincides with the date on which airlines, ferry companies and Eurostar must refuse boarding to visa-waiver nationals who do not hold an ETA. The change raises travel costs for tourists and globally mobile staff and puts new administrative pressure on employers.
China Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for UK Citizens After Beijing Summit
Beijing has granted UK citizens 30-day visa-free access, ending costly and time-consuming visa procedures for short trips. The move should cut travel lead-times for British firms but comes with caveats around security vetting and reciprocity.
100 ml Rule Scrapped at More UK Airports as CT Scanners Go Live
Edinburgh and several other UK airports now allow up to two litres of liquids in cabin bags, ending the 100 ml limit where new CT scanners are installed. The phased rollout improves passenger experience but creates patchwork rules that employers must clarify for travelling staff.
EU Unveils 2026 Visa Strategy—Report Frames UK as Key Partner in Talent Attraction
A new EU Visa Strategy promises faster, fully digital Schengen visas and an EU Talent Pool by 2028. Analysts highlight UK collaboration on talent mobility, meaning British firms could benefit from streamlined visas even as dual ETA/ETIAS checks loom.
Flooding Near Birmingham Airport Shuts A4545, Snarling Half-Term Travel
Flooding closed the key A4545 approach road to Birmingham Airport on 7-8 February, delaying thousands of passengers at the start of half-term. The disruption exposes surface-access vulnerabilities and emphasises the need for real-time route monitoring in corporate travel planning.