Immigration Monthly Update- December 2022

Border Force Strikes

From 23–26 and 28–31 December, Border Force will be striking at Birmingham Airport, Cardiff Airport, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Manchester and the Port of Newhaven. At least 10,000 flights are expected to land at the affected airports from 23–31 December. The strikes will only impact airports – the Eurostar will not be affected.

Practically, both employers and employees need to be aware of the impact of these strikes as employees travelling into the UK over the Christmas period under work permits and for business, or personal reasons, can expect delays and cancellations. Employees should be prepared for long waits, especially non-visa nationals as E-gates may not always work.