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Train strikes – live: Christmas travel disruption as drivers told ‘avoid roads until 7pm’

UK rail workers are slated to strike again tomorrow, on Christmas Eve

The Independent UK

Air travellers warned of delays as UK passport control staff strike

Passengers at British airports were warned of delays after passport control staff walked out on Friday on the first day of a strike due to last until New Year, though London's Heathrow and Gatwick reported no major disruptions.

Reuters

Border Force strike: Airports ‘coping’ as army check passports with Rishi Sunak ‘sad and disappointed’ over Christmas walkouts

‘Frantic Friday’ is set to be one of the busiest on UK roads all year

Evening Standard

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Christmas travellers to Northern Ireland could face delays due to Border Force strike

Strikes at airports in England and Scotland could have a knock-on effect for Northern Ireland-bound travellers

Belfast Live

Holidaymakers warned as Border Force staff strike at Glasgow Airport

THOUSANDS of passengers arriving at airports in Scotland and across the UK are being warned they face disruption amid the start of Border Force…

The National (Scotland)

Travellers 'could face months of disruption' as Border Force strike begins

'We think that the action at the borders is going to be very effective. We hope that the Government will therefore do the right thing and get around the negotiating table and put some money upfront'

Wales Online

Christmas travel chaos: How Border Force and rail strikes could affect festive travel plans

‘If they go ahead with those strikes there will be undeniable, serious disruption caused to many thousands of people who have holiday plans’ – home secretary, Suella Braverman

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Every date of the UK strikes in December from Border Force to postal workers

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

Planes, trains and postal service to be affected by pre-Christmas strikes

Border Force, National Highways, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Royal Mail employees will take industrial action on Friday

Wales Online

Christmas travel: Will my holiday trip be ruined by strikes and congestion?

How will the strikes and increased congestion affect journeys on Friday and Saturday?

Wales Online

Will my Christmas getaway be ruined?

Millions of people embarking on festive trips face disruption from strikes and congestion.

The Independent UK

Passengers brace for Christmas airports chaos as Border Force strike begins

Delays in checking incoming passports could lead to long queues or people being held on planes

Evening Standard

Christmas travel warning as strikes set to begin at Manchester Airport

Border Force workers will strike over the Christmas period

Liverpool Echo

Advice and warnings for anyone travelling this Christmas as strikes, road closures and delays to cause chaos

Train strikes will be putting extra pressure on the roads ahead of Christmas, causing disruption for drivers

Manchester Evening News

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Evening Standard

Hundreds of thousands of passengers arriving at strike hit airports on Friday

The Border Force strikes will take place every day from Friday to the end of the year, except December 27

Daily Mirror

Brits warned UK airports could close during Border Force strikes starting tomorrow

Border Force chief operating officer Steve Dann has said spoken out ahead of strikes led by the Public and Commercial Services Union which run to the end of the year

Evening Standard

Christmas getaway: Motorists warned eight million extra trips expected on ‘Frantic Friday’

Traffic analysis predicted journeys would take about 15 per cent longer than last Christmas

Manchester Evening News

Christmas travel warning as airport staff begin strikes this week

Border force workers from the PCS union will walk out for seven days during the festive period

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Daily Mirror

What to do if you're caught in Christmas travel chaos from refund rights to expert tips

Christmas travel is expected to be chaotic for Brits in coming weeks due to a number of strikes on rail services, in airports and other disruption - here's everything you need to know if you're travelling

The Independent UK

Christmas travel chaos: How Border Force and rail strikes could affect festive travel plans

‘If they go ahead with those strikes there will be undeniable, serious disruption caused to many thousands of people who have holiday plans’ – home secretary, Suella Braverman

The Independent UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Evening Standard

Passengers warned of airport chaos but ‘most, if not all’ should stay open during Border Force strike

Border Force boss says he expects ‘most, if not all’ affected ports to remain open but warned of disruption

The Independent UK

Border Force aims to keep ‘most’ ports open during strikes

Travellers ‘should be prepared for disruption’, warns chief Steve Dann

Evening Standard

7.2 million travellers expected at London airports during Border Force Christmas strike

December 23 is set to be the busiest day for Stansted, London City and Gatwick airports

The Independent UK

What are my travel options during Border Force strikes at UK airports?

Staff who check passports are walking out at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff airports from 23 December

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