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When Does the ETIAS Scheme Start for UK Travellers? Key Dates

Starting October 2025, EES records UK travellers’ Schengen entries and exits. ETIAS launches late 2026, requiring visa-exempt UK travellers to…

Investigation Launched into Asylum Seeker Payment Cards Used for Gambling

UK inquiries reveal thousands of asylum seekers gamble using ASPEN cards at physical venues. The Home Office debates maintaining current…

Broome County Legislator Resigns Over ICE Detentions in Jail Advisory Group

Mary Kaminsky resigned over Broome County’s ICE detention policy lacking transparency. The jail holds 21 detainees under limited 287(g) cooperation.…

Concerns Rise Over Asylum Seekers Gambling with UK Support Funds

Over 6,500 asylum seekers used ASPEN cards to gamble in UK venues despite online gambling blocks. The UK Home Office…

Spain, Turkey, Portugal, UAE Lead Routes as Birmingham Airport Prepares for 2025 Summer Rush

Birmingham Airport’s summer 2025 peak involves 2.1 million travelers mainly to Spain, Turkey, Portugal, and UAE. Each destination has distinct…

Heathrow CEO Confirms Fire Cost Airport Tens of Millions

The March 2025 fire at Heathrow’s North Hyde Substation caused massive disruption, canceling 1,351 flights and costing millions. Power was…

Sharp Rise in Visa Fraud in Netherlands After UK ETA Requirement

UK ETA visa fraud targeting Dutch travelers surged since April 2025. Official applications are affordable (£10–£16) and quick, while fraudulent…

Wethersfield Airbase Asylum Seeker Numbers Set to Rise 50% Soon

The Wethersfield airbase in Essex will increase asylum seeker capacity by 28%, reaching 800 men with surge beds for more.…