Tube Drivers’ Strike Shuts Key London Underground Lines, Disrupting Heathrow Access
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for UK and 90 Other Nationalities From 60 to 30 Days
Greece Suspends EU Biometric Checks for British Travellers Ahead of Summer Rush
Latest News
EU Biometric Roll-out Sparks Three-Hour Queues for UK Passengers Across Schengen Airports
One week after the EU switched on its mandatory biometric Entry/Exit System, British passengers are reporting three-hour immigration queues and missed flights at major Schengen airports. The teething problems expose staffing gaps and could worsen during the summer peak, forcing UK corporates to adjust itineraries and budgets.
Reform UK Vows Five-Year Retrospective Review of Asylum Grants if Elected
Nigel Farage has pledged that a Reform UK government would ‘look again’ at every asylum grant made since 2021, with a view to cancelling status obtained through what he calls ‘illegal entry’. The proposal would create significant legal and HR uncertainty for employers of refugees and intensify the political spotlight on UK immigration controls.
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.