News · 8 August 2026

Nearly a fifth of UK adults avoiding EU holidays due to border delays

New polling shows 43% of UK adults are changing travel plans or feeling anxious about going abroad because of the EU's new Entry-Exit System. The Entry-Exit System, which started in late 2025, requires biometric data and has caused severe queues and delays at European border checkpoints. Around 15% of people are now considering a UK staycation instead of a trip to the EU this summer.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 August 2026 at 16:32

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