Nearly 900 migrants reach Dover over long weekend as smugglers switch launch sites to Belgium
UK Leads European Push to Curb Irregular Migration at Yerevan EPC Summit
Border Force Registers Almost 900 Small-Boat Arrivals Over May-Day Weekend
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Stansted Strike Averted Again as Unite Suspends ABM Walkout
Unite has suspended a 3–6 May strike by special-assistance staff at Stansted after fresh pay talks with ABM, sparing the airport a Bank-Holiday disruption. Travellers requiring mobility assistance should still expect longer queues as rosters normalise.
Bank-Holiday Engineering Works Cripple Key London Rail Links, Hit Heathrow Access
Simultaneous closures on the DLR, Metropolitan, Overground and Elizabeth lines from 2–4 May created severe bottlenecks for Londoners and visitors, reducing rail access to Heathrow and north-west commuter towns. Businesses should expect longer airport transfer times and re-route travellers accordingly.
Home Office Confirms 747 Migrant Arrivals in 48 Hours Amid Shift to Belgian Launch Points
The Home Office recorded 747 irregular arrivals in just two days, with officials warning that more boats are now sailing from Belgium to evade Franco-British patrols. The uptick intensifies political pressure and may trigger tougher workplace-compliance audits.