UK watchdog launches probe into Ryanair’s ‘mandatory family seat’ fees
UK asylum-appeal backlog tops 87,000 despite fall in initial claims
Work-visa demand continues to slide as Home Office issues May 2026 statistics
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Home Office bars two US commentators from UK; Oxford Union switches to remote address
On 3 June 2026 the Home Office cancelled the ETAs of US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, blocking their physical entry to Britain. The Oxford Union salvaged its 6 June debate by switching to a remote feed, but SXSW London dropped the speakers. The incident underscores that ETA clearance is discretionary and that controversial statements can trigger last-minute bans affecting business and event schedules.
Travel trade warns of hour-long delays as EU Entry-Exit System hits UK holidaymakers
ABTA and Airlines UK say biometric teething problems with the EU’s Entry-Exit System are already causing significant queues for British travellers and could worsen in July–August. They are lobbying Brussels for emergency work-arounds and advising operators to lengthen connection and check-in windows.
Home Office updates register of licensed Skilled Worker sponsors
UKVI issued its weekly update to the official sponsorship register on 3 June 2026, adding 218 and removing 47 employers. Businesses must verify that any entity issuing Certificates of Sponsorship for their workers still holds an ‘A-rated’ licence or risk visa refusals and civil penalties.