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EU Entry/Exit System Delayed: Travel Impact

The long-awaited EU Entry/Exit System faces further postponement as key European nations struggle with implementation, potentially creating travel chaos for UK passport holders crossing the Channel.

Europe's air safety at risk from cost-cutting - study

A shocking new report warns that Europe's air safety standards are deteriorating due to severe staff shortages, budget cuts, and overwhelming pressure on air traffic control systems. Experts reveal how commercial pressures are compromising passenger safet

Heathrow chaos as technical failure grounds flights

Technical failure in National Air Traffic Services causes massive disruption at Heathrow, with hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of passengers facing severe delays during busy travel period.

EasyJet Near-Miss Sparks Emergency Safety Probe

An official investigation is underway after an EasyJet Airbus A320 and an unknown aircraft had a terrifying near-miss over France, with the passenger jet forced to take evasive action to avoid a potential disaster.

M25 Closed After Serious Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Heathrow

A serious collision involving multiple vehicles has forced the closure of the M25 clockwise between junctions 10 and 11 near Heathrow Airport, sparking severe delays and major diversions during Friday morning rush hour.

UK Air Traffic Control Failure Causes Travel Chaos

A major UK air traffic control system failure has caused widespread flight cancellations and severe delays, stranding thousands of passengers and creating holiday travel chaos across British airports.

M5 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes 90-Min Delays

Severe delays on the M5 southbound after a multi-vehicle collision between J16 (Thornbury) and J17 (Cribbs Causeway). Emergency services rushed to the scene as long queues backed up towards Almondsbury Interchange.

M5 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Causes Severe Delays

A major collision involving multiple vehicles on the M5 in Somerset has caused severe delays, long tailbacks, and hours of traffic chaos. Get the latest updates on the closure and travel disruption.

UK Flight Chaos: BA, Ryanair, easyJet Cancellations After Glitch

Major UK airlines including British Airways, Ryanair, and easyJet are experiencing severe disruption and flight cancellations following a significant air traffic control technical fault, causing travel chaos for thousands of passengers across British airp

Air France flight nearly flies over Downing Street

An Air France flight from Paris to Heathrow was temporarily instructed to fly directly over the Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street, raising serious security concerns and prompting an urgent investigation by aviation authorities.

M25 Shut After Lorry Smashes Into Bridge - Huge Queues

The M25 anticlockwise is at a complete standstill after a major lorry collision with a bridge during Thursday morning rush hour. Motorists face huge delays with 5-mile queues reported. Avoid the area if possible.

M23 Chaos: 90-Min Delays After Major Incident

Travel chaos erupted on the M23 in West Sussex after a serious incident forced a full closure between Junctions 10 and 11, causing severe delays and major diversions for rush-hour travellers.

M6 Chaos: Police Incident Shuts Motorway Near Rugby

A significant police incident has shut down the M6 motorway near Rugby, causing severe delays and major disruption for drivers. National Highways reports hour-long queues as emergency services respond.

EU Border Chaos: 14-Hour Queues Warning for Brits

British travellers are being warned of severe delays and 'nightmare' queues at EU borders this autumn due to the launch of a new biometric Entry/Exit System. Experts predict waits of up to 14 hours, threatening summer getaways and vital ferry services.

M5 Closed Both Ways After Dramatic Lorry Fire

A dramatic lorry fire has caused severe disruption on the M5 in Somerset, with long delays and a full closure between junctions 24 and 25. Get the latest traffic updates and diversion advice.

M25 Chaos: Full Closure Sparks 5-Mile Queues in Surrey

Drivers face severe delays after a serious crash on the M25 near Surrey forces a full clockwise closure between Junctions 10 and 11 for urgent barrier repairs, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption.

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