Category: Visiting UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK To Increase Visa and Healthcare Fees

The United Kingdom is set to increase the visa and health care fee for applicants from across the world due to public sector wage increases in the country. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on 13 July that those who intend to visit the country will now have to pay more. The price hike comes…
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Heathrow Strikes End After Pay Deal

In a welcome turn of events, Heathrow Airport and the union Unite have reached an agreement on a pay deal, resulting in the cancellation of the planned strikes that had threatened to disrupt summer travel plans for countless passengers.  Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world and the scheduled walkouts…
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Travel Chaos 2023: Heathrow Strikes For Summer 2023

Heathrow Airport is expecting major delays and possible flight cancellations this summer due to union strikes.  Around 2,000 security officers will be taking part in the strikes due to a long-running dispute over pay. Heathrow security officers are paid less than workers at other major airports in London and the South East. Staff at London’s…
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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Cost Revealed

As part of the UK government’s continued effort to tighten border control, the UK Government will introduce a new system of pre-travel immigration checks for visitors under Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. ETA is a digital travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers that will allow individuals to board a plane for travel to the United Kingdom. …
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American Travellers Drive UK’s Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global tourism industry, affecting destinations around the world, including the United Kingdom. However, as travel restrictions gradually ease and international borders reopen, American tourists are emerging as a driving force in the UK’s recovery.  Tourists from the US are driving the UK’s recovery more than any other…
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