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Boris Johnson threatens to 'privatise the a**e off' Passport Office in shambolic backlog

The Prime Minister is set to hold crunch talks next week with the agency's chief, in a desperate bid to clear the backlog that has a 10-week average wait.

Daily Mirror

How to get a new passport quickly in just a day or a week

The wait time is currently 10 weeks but there are fast track services you can use

Wales Online

How long does it take to renew a passport? Holidaymakers warned about 10-year post-Brexit rule

UK travellers used to be able to carry up to nine months from an old passport to a new one — with new regulations catching out one unlucky Brit

Evening Standard

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How to urgently renew your passport as Home Office warns of enormous backlog

The Home Office has warned that passport applications could take longer than expected as millions of Brits delayed their passport renewals during the Covid-19 pandemic

Daily Mirror

l’ll privatise the a*** off Passport Office over delays, threatens Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has threatened to “privatise the arse” off the Passport Office, DVLA and other “arms-length” public bodies unless they start delivering better services.

Evening Standard

‘Shambolic’ passport delays could ruin summer holidays for millions, MPs warn

Summer holidays are at risk for millions of people due to “shambolic” delays in processing passports, MPs have warned.

Evening Standard

Heathrow boss says passport delays are ‘really disappointing’

John Holland-Kaye told the PA news agency it is ‘vital’ that people can go on holiday this summer.

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Brits warned to renew passports 'ASAP' as 'shambles' set to ruin summer holidays

The Passport Office is suffering chaotic backlogs with a 10-week processing time - so Brits should check their expiry date and renew if necessary 'as soon as possible' to avoid being caught out

Daily Mirror

Passport Office: How to apply for a child's passport and the documents you need

Submitting an application by post can take up to eight weeks

Dublin Live

Labour blasts Home Office as latest passport 'chaos' derails Easter plans

Labour tonight criticises Home Office ministers over passport “chaos” which has scuppered some families’ Easter holidays. Travel plans have had to be scrapped because of a backlog in applications fuelled by a race to renew documents after coronavir

Daily Mirror

Passport blunder cost 674,500 people £9.50 each last year

Experts are telling people to use a simple switch to save themselves money when buying a passport.

Daily Record

EasyJet and Ryanair passport warnings leave travellers confused over travel rules

Here is a guide on whether or not you can fly while your passport is near its expiration date

Wales Online

Passport mistake cost 674,500 people £9.50 each last year

Experts are advising people to use a simple switch to save themselves money

Wales Online

Passport applications delayed as staff deal with visas for Ukraine refugees

Anyone who needs a passport for this summer should apply as soon as possible

Wales Online

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Daily Mirror

Holidaymakers urged to apply for passports early amid 10 week waits for renewals

Anyone applying for a renewal or new passport now will be unable to jet off for a Whitsun break next month

The Independent UK

Easter holiday nightmare for travellers as UK passports arrive too late

HM Passport Office urges travellers to leave plenty of time for passport renewals as average waiting time hikes to 10 weeks

The Guardian - UK

‘Meltdown’ at UK passport renewals forces travellers to cancel Easter breaks

Frustrated travellers complain of backlog at HM Passport Office prompting many to cancel breaks

Daily Mirror

Heartbroken family had to cancel dream £1,800 Fuerteventura holiday after passport delay

Passport delays exceeding 10 weeks have affected many including Scott Gavin, who is on his seventh attempt trying to go abroad and is now pinning his hopes on an Easter break

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Leeds Live

Jet2 and Ryanair's passport rule warning for anyone with one that is due to expire

The passport office has warned that there is a ten week delay on processing applications

Liverpool Echo

Family forced to cancel £1,800 Fuerteventura holiday after passport wait

Scott Gavin said he had been waiting since November for his son's passport renewal to arrive

Liverpool Echo

Passport warning as British travellers forced to cancel holidays

Many travellers are reporting delays as well as not being able to speak to someone about their concerns

Liverpool Echo

Mum of 22 Sue Radford 'nearly wiped out' by car on way home from Liverpool

She had her newborn grandson in the car when another vehicle nearly hit them

Daily Mirror

Boy, 10, left 'screaming and sobbing' after missing skiing trip in passport row

Reuben Murphy, 10 missed out on a much anticipated school trip after his passport didn't come on time. Mum Kirsty Morgan said the Passport Office and courier firm TNT were "blaming each other" for the no-show passport

Daily Record

Passport row mum says son ‘sobbing and screaming’ after missing skiing trip

Ten-year-old Reuben was left ‘devastated’ when he couldn’t join his mates because his passport didn't arrive in time to travel.

Wales Online

Boy, 10, left 'sobbing' after passport delays means he misses skiing trip with friends

Reuben Murphy was "devastated" when he found out he could not join his friends

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