Travel and tourism bodies have called on the government to put an end to the upcoming Passport Office strike, as it will have "devastating consequences" for the sector.
Delays at Heathrow immigration are anticipated if action goes ahead (Credit: iStock)
The union PCS announced on Friday (17 March) that more than 1,000 of its members working for the Passport Office across England, Scotland and Wales will walk out for five weeks as part of a longstanding dispute over jobs and pay.
Passport Office staff working in Durham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Newport and Southport will down tools between 3 April and 5 May, while PCS members in Northern Ireland are currently being balloted.
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