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News of the deadline came after the Home Office hiked the price of passport applications, with the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK rising from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults and £49 to £53.50 for children

A Sefton Council spokesperson said they were waiting for Home Office written approval that the plans would no longer be happening

It comes after figures revealed the number of passports lost by the Home Office was at a five-year high. So if you are heading on holiday or abroad for business it is best to get organised well in advance.

Holidaymakers could be waiting up to 10 weeks to receive a new passport due to an increase in demand

The Home Office is said to have advised that the pandemic-introduced 10-week wait for passports will remain in place, after an 'elevated' and 'volatile' demand for the travel essential.

Those planning to travel this summer are being urged to apply in good time

The 10 week deadline that was enforced during the pandemic will remain due to an "elevated" demand for travel documents.

The average income of a UK aid recipient has risen over the last decade, analysis found.

It comes after the price for a new passport rose last week

The Home Secretary said 'demand can be volatile'

The cost of applying for a new British passport has risen from £75.50 to £82.50.