From April 2025, the UK will require European travelers to obtain an ETA travel authorization, while the EU plans to launch its own visa-waiver system, ETIAS, in the final quarter of 2026, with a grace period until at least April 2027 for non-EU arrivals. ETIAS will cost €7, last for three years, and apply to tourists and short-term visitors to the Schengen area, with an information campaign set to precede its launch.
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Reeves rejects parts of Trump’s economic agenda before talks with Bessent
SummaryUK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dismissed key components of Donald Trump's economic policies ahead of her meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, emphasizing the UK's commitment to an open global economy. While acknowledging the need to address global trade imbalances, Reeves stressed the importance of reducing trade barriers and supporting multilateral institutions, differing from Trump's approach. She aims to negotiate a UK-US trade deal to lower tariffs on British exports, while addressing regulatory challenges...
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