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Border Force staff plan 12 October strike, threatening delays at UK ports and airports
The PCS union has pencilled in a Border Force strike for 12 October, which could slow passport-control processing at UK airports and ports. Businesses with inbound travellers should build in extra buffer time and stay alert for Home Office contingency announcements.
FCDO warns UK travellers as Hurricane Simon heads for Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon is on track to strike Mexico’s Pacific coast on 11 October. The UK government has updated its travel advice, warning of airport closures, port shutdowns and potential landslides. UK firms with staff or cargo routed through Manzanillo and Guadalajara should activate weather-contingency plans.
Durga Puja crowds and flood risk prompt new FCDO guidance for travel to Bangladesh
The UK has refreshed its Bangladesh travel advice ahead of the Durga Puja festival, citing crowd-related security risks, ongoing flooding and fuel shortages. Businesses with staff in Dhaka, Chittagong or Sylhet should stagger travel, review evacuation routes and prepare for power disruptions.
RMT strike hits Chiltern Railways today, limited timetable in place
The RMT is striking on Chiltern Railways today (10 Oct 2026). A reduced timetable will run on core routes but no trains serve Stratford-upon-Avon or Leamington Spa. Travellers can use tickets on alternative services or claim refunds, and another walk-out is planned for 17 October.
West Coast Main Line delays after overhead-wire damage—ticket easements in force
Overhead-wire damage near Stafford caused overnight closures on the West Coast Main Line. Lines have reopened but Avanti West Coast warns of residual delays and is allowing ticket holders to travel on any service up to 12 October or claim refunds. Business travellers should build in extra contingency today.