Bank holiday travel: Delays at UK border due to nationwide problem as travel disruption hits holiday rush

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BREAKING: A spokesperson for the Home Office says they are 'aware of a nationwide boarder system issue' impacting arrivals in the UK. They add that they are 'working to resolve the issue' to minimise disruption. Read more here 👉 📺 Sky 501/YouTube

Journeys on some stretches of the M25 could take up to three times longer than normal, transport data company Inrix has warned.Ferry passengers through Dover are being advised to allow two hours to complete border controls and check-in.

The Port of Dover said delays at French border control were due to"IT issues" with"high volumes of tourist and freight traffic on Port approaches".

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