immigration

Heightened Security checks at all Border Controls across the UK have recently been enforced by the Home Office, the ''tougher checks'' campaign is essential to strengthening our Border control points.

New technology has improved security of the border control checks and 100% of all passports will be scanned throughout the UK. These security checks, which will further enhance our Border control may result in increased waiting times at all ports. However, the vast majority of the travelling public (over 80%) think it is reasonable to wait a little longer to allow for thorough control checks, particularly at this time of heightened security.

We are working hard to ease congestion at Bristol International, but our prime consideration must be the safety and security of the UK