The system relies on biometric e-gates, which match faces of British passport holders with government databases using facial recognition to confirm identity.
Britain will soon require advance digital permission for most visitors. Starting February 25, 2026, travellers from 85 ...
From February 2026, visa-free visitors from 85 countries must secure a £16 ETA before travelling to the UK as part of a fully ...
Trevor Baker has almost 20 years experience as a travel writer, having lived in Spain before becoming an award winning ...
From February 2026, travellers to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Find out who needs it, how to ...
UK travellers report chaos and missed flights as the EU’s new digital border system rolls out, with huge queues and stressed ...
Travellers connecting through London Heathrow or Manchester who do not pass through UK passport control will not need an ETA.
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'I asked a UK Border Control officer what would happen if I lost my passport on the plane'
When holidaymakers return to the UK from a foreign break, everyone always seems to put on a straight face when they reach Border Control. Even if you have nothing to worry about, there's always a ...
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday unveil sweeping changes to the UK asylum system, including Danish-style ...
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