Category: EEA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

British Passports Embrace King’s Name

For the first time in more than 70 years, the wording on British passports is going to change. British passports will be issued in King Charles III’s name. The updated passports are the latest stage in the gradual transition in reigns, with stamps and some coins now carrying the King’s head. Banknotes will begin to…
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Record Number of British Nationals Regretting Brexit

British nationals are increasingly regretting their decision to leave the European Union despite Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s claims that it was beneficial to the UK. The majority of British nationals would vote to rejoin the EU, with more than 60 percent believing Brexit to have been more of a failure than a success, according to…
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Eurostar Launches Contactless Check-In to Reduce Queues

Have you ever waited in an hour-long Eurostar queue at London’s St Pancras station? Thanks to a new contactless check-in method, that cumbersome experience may soon be a thing of the past. Eurostar has officially launched its SmartCheck biometric gates for Business Premier and Carte Blanche customers at London’s St Pancras International Station. These contactless…
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World’s Most Powerful Passport: UK Passport Climbing Two Places Since 2017

The latest quarterly Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners has been released and the United Kingdom (UK) has moved up in the list. The global passport ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a visa according to the data from International Air Transport Association (IATA). Countries score one…
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Top European Holiday Destinations To Avoid Europe’s Heatwave

British holidaymakers looking to book a summer trip and escape the punishing heat of southern Europe may want to get creative with their destination choices that pairs sunshine and refreshment in equal measure. Spain, Italy, and Greece may be among the top loved summer getaway destinations but they are also experiencing a dangerously hot heatwave…
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