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Post Office misleading travellers on passport information

‘Six month rule’ was formerly mentioned by the Foreign Office but does not exist

The Independent UK

Passport nightmare? Call your MP, but don’t expect miracles

The Man Who Pays His Way: Holiday dreams and urgent family trips are caught up in a vortex of despair

The Independent UK

Foreign Office finally updates passport advice after passengers to EU wrongly turned away

Exclusive: Wording changed after The Independent revealed passengers were denied boarding by mistake

The Independent UK

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'I can go on holiday for our wedding anniversary but my husband can't because his passport hasn't arrived'

Gillian and Mark Davies applied for passports at the same time more than seven weeks ago

Wales Online

Family tell how young girl's passport renewal ordeal nearly threw wedding 'into limbo'

Francesca Grace Kelly's mum Vicky said that she "wouldn't get on a plane" without her daughter, five.

Daily Record

When do you need to renew your passport – why is there a backlog and how to apply

There is a reported massive backlog for passport renewals in the UK and concerns are rising that it could lead to thousands missing out on summer holidays

Daily Mirror

UK Passport Office issues urgent 10 week wait warning due to 'unprecedented demand'

Holidaymakers have been urged to act now if they want to get their new passports in time for summer travels after the UK Passport Office issued an urgent update this afternoon (Friday 29 April). In the update, HM Passport Office reiterated that they

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10 weeks to get your new passport - don't delay if you want to get away

Demand is at an all-time high as people rush to get away after pandemic

Wales Online

10-week passport delay: Travellers urged to act now as demand hits all-time high

"Many people are leaving applying for a passport too late"

Nottingham Post

Passport applications update after Home Office warns holidaymakers to renew 'as soon as possible'

The pandemic is partly to blame for increased waiting times when it comes to new passports

Chronicle Live

Passport applications update amid Home Office warnings

Some people are waiting more than ten weeks for a new or first time passport

Liverpool Echo

Passport delays: What caused the backlog and how can it be fixed?

Ministers have blamed the delays on a backlog caused by the Covid pandemic but unions say staff shortages are also an issue

Evening Standard

Passport website crashes as people rush to renew applications before holidays

Families trying to get speedier fast-track passports are being hit by tech issues.

Daily Record

Passport website CRASHES as Brits fear they will have to cancel summer holidays

Brits wanting to renew their passports before travelling overseas are reporting big delays and website issues, with some now despairing that they will have to rebook their trips

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Wales Online

Boris Johnson threatens to privatise Passport Office over backlog, source claims

Holidaymakers are being forced to spend £100 to fast-track their applications

Manchester Evening News

How to get a passport quickly as warning issued over delays

There's been a surge in demand for new passports ahead of the summer holidays

Liverpool Echo

UK Passport waiting times and how to get yours quicker after Home Office warning

Some holidaymakers are being forced to cancel their trips due to passports not arriving in time

Nottingham Post

UK passports appliers told to leave 10 weeks as some miss holidays due to wait times

The director general of HM Passport Office warned that travellers were leaving their applications too late

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The Independent UK

Brits miss holidays waiting for new passports amid ‘inconsistent’ wait times

‘We are currently looking at losing £2,400 as we can’t change the holiday at all and the insurance won’t cover this,’ wrote one consumer

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

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Passport Office is sold for nearly £40m

Building housing HM Passport Office and UK's Visa and Immigration Department changes hands

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