UK extends emergency Channel-patrol deal, paying France an extra £16.2 million
Ryanair and regional carriers warn UK travellers of fuel-driven schedule cuts
New data reveal UK airports with highest flight-cancellation rates
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EU and UK clinch Gibraltar mobility pact set to remove the physical frontier with Spain
EU member states have approved a draft agreement with the UK that will abolish physical border checks between Gibraltar and Spain while safeguarding Schengen rules. The pact, expected to take effect on 15 July 2026, promises seamless daily commutes for 15,000 cross-border workers and easier business travel for UK companies with Gibraltar operations. It is the first major expansion of mobility rights in the EU-UK relationship since Brexit.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation fee to jump 25 % on 8 April
Starting 8 April 2026 the cost of obtaining a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation will rise from €18 to €23. All visa-exempt travellers—including EU business visitors—must hold a valid ETA before boarding. Employers should act quickly to secure approvals at the lower price and update travel-policy guidance.
Serco wins £63 million contract to modernise UKVI, HM Passport Office and MoJ contact centres
Serco has been awarded a £63 million Home Office contract to run an integrated, multilingual contact-centre service for UK Visas & Immigration, HM Passport Office and the Ministry of Justice. The 24/7 platform—launching July 2026—promises shorter wait times and AI-enhanced case triage, improving user experience for visa applicants and sponsors.