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28/06/2011
Border Agency To Strike
The Public and Commercial Services union has called a one-day strike beginning at 6pm on Wednesday and ending at midnight on Thursday 30 June.
The strike will affect UK Border Agency staff in the UK, however the priorities of the agency will remain the security of the UK border and managing migration.
People travelling into the UK may experience delays at border control. The impact of the strike will be different at individual ports, airports and international rail terminals. Contingency plans have been put in place and Border Agency staff will keep delays to a minimum.
Passengers arriving in the UK on 30 June are advised to: have travel documents, including passports, available and taken out of any wallets; use automatic e-Passport gates (where available).
The overseas visa service is not affected by the strike.
In-country services, including enforcement and public enquiry offices, will be aiming to provide a business-as-usual service. However, premium customers should be aware that their cases may not be concluded on the day.
(BMcN/GK)
The strike will affect UK Border Agency staff in the UK, however the priorities of the agency will remain the security of the UK border and managing migration.
People travelling into the UK may experience delays at border control. The impact of the strike will be different at individual ports, airports and international rail terminals. Contingency plans have been put in place and Border Agency staff will keep delays to a minimum.
Passengers arriving in the UK on 30 June are advised to: have travel documents, including passports, available and taken out of any wallets; use automatic e-Passport gates (where available).
The overseas visa service is not affected by the strike.
In-country services, including enforcement and public enquiry offices, will be aiming to provide a business-as-usual service. However, premium customers should be aware that their cases may not be concluded on the day.
(BMcN/GK)
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