Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

King Charles’ Coronation: Flight Restrictions And Travel Disruptions

Flight restrictions have been imposed above central London this weekend for King Charles’ coronation. The restrictions will ban light aircraft and drones from flying below 2,500 feet in an area over the capital on 05 and 06 May, which includes Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. The restrictions will be in force from 9 AM on…
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Strike Action In May To Coincide With King’s Coronation

Security staff at Heathrow Airport are planning to strike over the King’s Coronation weekend. The new walkouts are planned from 4 to 10 May and from 25 to 26 May as part of a dispute over pay. Unite union, which represents the security staff, says Heathrow Airport is set for “May mayhem” warning that the…
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Avoiding Travel Chaos During King Charles’s Coronation: London’s Road Closures and Travel Restrictions

The upcoming coronation of King Charles III is a historic event that will have a significant impact on London’s roads. The roads and parks around central London will be affected by significant road closures and parking suspensions on 5 and 6 May.  The Coronation will be held on 06 May 2023 at 11 AM at…
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Self-Driving Bus To Take The Road In Scotland

The United Kingdom’s first full-sized driverless bus trial will take place in Scotland on 15 May.  The 14-mile route between Ferrytoll Park and Ride in Fife and Edinburgh Park train and tram interchange will be served by self-driving buses, representing a significant advancement in the field of autonomous transportation. The buses will have sensors enabling…
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Manchester To Start Charging Tourists for Visiting

Manchester will soon become the first UK city to charge a tourist tax. From 1 April, tourists to Manchester staying overnight in a city centre hotel or holiday apartment can expect to pay a new tourist fee of £1 per night, per room. Visitors to the northwestern city who stay will be charged £1 per…
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