April 17, 2024
AGI News
Air Freight
Customs
Please be advised that the Public and Commercial Services trade union have announced strike action for Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport.
The union has said that more that 300 members will walk out on Monday 29th April for four days. The strike action will impact terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “As the public would expect, our priority is to keep our citizens safe and our borders secure. We are working closely with Heathrow Airport and have robust plans in place to minimise any delays from planned strike action. We will deploy suitable resources to meet critical demand and support the flow of passengers and goods through our border.”
The Heathrow Border Force strike will affect air freight shipments, so please contact your local office to discuss any concerns you have, and the team will be on hand to assist with any queries
Source: BBC.co.uk