Global Mobility News  | United Kingdom

Visa updates, immigration policy, and travel alerts from around the world

Filter

Latest News

Portugal and Italy join Greece in suspending EU biometric border checks ahead of UK half-term rush

Portugal and Italy join Greece in suspending EU biometric border checks ahead of UK half-term rush

LBC reports that Portugal and Italy will temporarily suspend the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System for UK visitors to avoid half-term chaos, following Greece’s lead. The move should ease queues for British holidaymakers but creates a patchwork of rules that travel managers must monitor.

May 4, 2026
Eurostar Cancels Multiple Services and Warns of Weekend Delays After Belgian Track Incident

Eurostar Cancels Multiple Services and Warns of Weekend Delays After Belgian Track Incident

A fatal incident on the Belgian network forced Eurostar to cancel at least five trains and warn of rolling delays through 3 May, disrupting thousands of UK–EU weekend travellers. Businesses should prepare for missed connections, use Eurostar’s fee-free exchange window, or reroute via air. Refund and compensation entitlements apply once delays exceed one hour.

May 3, 2026

Stay ahead of global mobility changes

Get curated visa and immigration news delivered to your inbox. Choose the countries you care about and how often you want updates.

Email address

Country of interest

How often would you like updates?

×