UK scraps plan to make Digital ID cards mandatory for right-to-work checks
ETIAS delayed again—UK travellers escape €20 EU travel permit until at least April 2027
Suspected drone briefly halts Heathrow arrivals, causing knock-on delays
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Radar Failure at Birmingham Airport Causes Overnight Chaos and Major Flight Diversions
A weather-induced power outage knocked out Birmingham Airport’s inbound-flight radar on Sunday night, suspending arrivals, diverting more than 20 flights and delaying Monday morning schedules. Normal operations resumed by early afternoon on 12 January, but residual delays highlight vulnerability of UK regional hubs to single-point failures.
Migration Advisory Committee Expands New Immigration Salary List to 21 Occupations
A MAC report issued 12 January recommends 21 occupations for the forthcoming Immigration Salary List, up from ten earlier proposals, as rising Skilled Worker salary thresholds threaten access to foreign talent in hard-pressed sectors. Employers sponsoring affected roles will need to revise budgets and compliance processes ahead of implementation.
Home Office Appoints Paul Morrison CBE as New Director-General for Visas, Passports and Citizenship
Paul Morrison began work on 12 January as the Home Office’s Director-General for Visas, Passports, Citizenship and Resettlement, taking charge of UKVI operations just weeks before full ETA enforcement and other major immigration reforms. His operational background suggests a push toward faster, more data-driven casework – but businesses seek stability as well as speed.
National Rail Lifts Storm Goretti Disruption Notice but Urges Travellers to Build Resilience Plans
National Rail ended its Goretti weather alert on 12 January, restoring the UK rail network to normal status after almost two weeks of severe disruption. Corporates should still expect residual delays and review compensation policies as further flooding risks loom.