Belgium’s customs service is reminding travellers that post-Brexit shopping rules apply when returning from the UK. With the UK no longer in the EU, customs checks now cover all travellers, including those arriving by train, boat or plane. Duties and taxes are based on the total value of the goods, including any VAT already paid…
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Holidaymakers heading to Italy this week may face travel disruptions due to a nationwide general strike on March 8, affecting air, rail, and road travel. Supported by the SLAI-COBAS, CUB, and USI-CIT unions, the strike could impact flights, particularly with British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair, affecting 8,000 to 11,000 passengers. Major routes like London-Rome, London-Milan,…
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The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) could finally launch in October, following an agreement reached between member states. The EES, designed to replace passport stamps for non-EU nationals, was initially set to begin last November but faced last-minute delays. Under the new plan—pending European Parliament approval—the system will be rolled out gradually over six months.…
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Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that 728,000 people migrated to the UK in the year ending June 2024 which is a 20% decline compared to the revised figure of 906,000 for the previous year. This drop was sharper than initially expected, reflecting recent policy changes impacting migration patterns. Among those…
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The Home Office has announced a three-month extension to the ‘grace period’ for individuals transitioning from physical immigration documents to the new eVisa system. Originally set to end on 31 March 2025, the grace period will now run until 1 June 2025, giving affected migrants more time to adjust to digital status. The extension applies…
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