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Heathrow Security Officers Plan Summer-Long Weekend Walkouts, Raising Fears of Peak-Season Chaos
Unite has called near-weekly weekend strikes by more than 2,000 Heathrow security staff from late July to late August after members rejected a 5 % pay offer. Heathrow says it will keep disruption minimal, but airlines and travel-management companies are warning corporate travellers to expect longer queues, schedule slippage and possible missed connections during the school-holiday rush.
Home Office Urges EU Settlement Scheme Holders to Update Passports Ahead of New Automated Travel Checks
A 19 July UKVI bulletin asks EU Settlement Scheme beneficiaries to upload current passport details to their online e-Visa accounts, warning that forthcoming automated carrier checks could block boarding if details differ. The same notice reduces the residence threshold for upgrading from pre-settled to settled status. Employers should review staff records now to avoid travel disruption.
Home Office feed confirms total end of UK visa stickers; carriers guidance updated
Free Movement’s 19 July dashboard update shows the Home Office has completed guidance revisions confirming that visa vignette stickers ceased on 1 July 2026. Airlines must now rely on digital eVisas or a new ‘Form for Accompanying an eVisa’ for unrecognised passports. Mobility teams should ensure travellers can access their UKVI accounts, update right-to-work procedures and monitor eVisa error-correction workflows. ([updates.freemovement.org.uk](https://updates.freemovement.org.uk/))