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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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EU Lawmakers Approved Visa Liberalisation with Kosovo

The European Parliament gives the final green light for visa-free travel to the EU for Kosovo citizens. On April 18, the European Parliament approved a decision on visa liberalisation that will allow citizens of Kosovo to travel to the Schengen states without a visa by January 2024 at the latest. The vote by the EU…
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Canada Federal Workers On Strike

More than 155,000 federal workers in Canada went on strike after the union and the Canadian government failed to reach an agreement on issues related to wages and work-from-home. It is expected to affect multiple government services from visa application, immigration processing, passport renewals, and tax services, among others. The Public Service Alliance of Canada…
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EU Delays Entry/Exit System To 2024

The EU’s Entry & Exit System (EES) is reported to have been pushed again and this time until after the Paris Olympics in 2024. The EES aims to tighten up security at EU external borders and replace the passport stamping system for travellers who do not need a visa to enter the EU has already…
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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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