Rishi Sunak is said to desire to reach a post-Brexit agreement with the EU on passport checks. The Prime Minister is thought to be considering a deal that would allow Britons to use E-gates while traveling to Europe amid its improving relationship with Brussels. The change would eliminate the need for manual checks, perhaps lessening … Read more
The government is expected to make a major post-Brexit announcement today, with ministers expected to unveil streamlined post-Brexit checks on EU goods entering the UK. The checks, which are legally required under the Brexit trade deal with the European Union, have been postponed four times by the government. Later today, the Cabinet Office is expected … Read more
Passport office workers began a five-week walkout, preparing Britons for summer vacation disruption. Strikes in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to last until May 5 in a dispute over jobs, pay, and working conditions. More than a quarter of the 4,000 Passport Office employees are expected to strike. The Passport Office currently … Read more
Travelers in Dover will face queues up to seven times longer this summer due to the implementation of a new fingerprint check system in May. The new Entry Exit System (EES) will photograph and fingerprint people from third countries crossing the border into and out of the European Union. As part of the Brexit agreement, … Read more