Greece Suspends EU Biometric Checks for British Travellers Ahead of Summer Rush
EU Biometric Roll-out Sparks Three-Hour Queues for UK Passengers Across Schengen Airports
Reform UK Vows Five-Year Retrospective Review of Asylum Grants if Elected
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UK ETA Scheme: New Guidance Highlights Wider Net for Visa-Free Visitors
A Glasgow-based immigration firm has circulated fresh guidance on the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation roll-out, warning businesses that nearly all visa-free visitors—including EU nationals on short projects—will need approval before travelling. The advisory urges companies to embed ETA checks into booking workflows to avoid last-minute boarding denials.
Greece Exempts British Travellers From EU Biometric Checks, Easing Summer Entry
Greece has formally exempted British passport holders from the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System. From 10 April 2026 UK visitors to Greece will have passports stamped as before, avoiding fingerprinting and facial recognition queues that are causing delays elsewhere. The decision protects Greece’s vital UK tourism market and offers smoother entry for business and leisure travellers alike.
Universities Warn of ‘Traffic-Light’ Compliance Regime as UK Student Visa Crackdown Bites
A BUILA survey published 19 April shows a 31 % year-on-year fall in international enrolments and widespread anxiety over the Home Office’s new ‘RAG’ compliance system. From June, universities whose visa refusal or completion rates breach strict thresholds face caps or licence loss, prompting fears of revenue shocks and reputational damage. Institutions are tightening admissions and diversifying markets to mitigate risk.