France confirms biometric-border equipment not ready for EES deadline on UK routes
France to hire 500 extra staff to clear residency-card backlog
France to recruit 500 extra staff to clear residency-card backlog
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Biometric Entry/Exit checks postponed again at UK–France crossings
France has delayed full biometric implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System at Dover, Folkestone, St-Pancras and ferry ports, meaning UK–France travellers will continue with current passport-only checks past the 10 April EU deadline. The stay of execution gives operators time to install kiosks and spares corporate travellers Easter-weekend chaos—yet it extends uncertainty for summer travel planning.
Easter Monday easyJet strike causes limited disruption at French airports
A one-day UNAC cabin-crew strike on 6 April forced only minimal easyJet cancellations, but the labour dispute remains unresolved and could resurface during the busy summer schedule. Companies should maintain back-up travel options and monitor future strike notices.
New UK Ambassador flags visa renewal pain points for Britons in France
Britain’s new envoy to France has placed residency-card renewals and smoother long-stay visa processes high on his bilateral wish-list, while warning UK businesses to prepare staff for possible EES-related border delays later this year.