UK Travel Policy Watch: Incoming PM Andy Burnham has moved to scrap the UK’s controversial universal digital ID “BritCard” plan, keeping separate digital public services—an important shift for travellers worried about knock-on effects for healthcare, banking and travel checks. Free Summer Transport: Around 7.5m children aged 5-15 in England can ride participating buses free from August 1 to August 31, with no app or pass needed (but some routes opt out). Mobile Roaming Perk: Sky Mobile is expanding free roaming to 120 holiday destinations for long-standing “VIP Diamond” customers, with automatic activation when you land. Airport Border Delays: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout is already tripling passport-control waits for some UK travellers, with Rome Fiumicino reporting averages rising from 7 to 20 minutes. Airline Fees Shake-up: New EU rules are set to curb extra charges on things like cabin bags and ticket changes, aiming to stop budget fares ballooning at checkout. Rail Freight Down: UK freight trains hit the lowest level since at least 2003/04, signalling continued pressure on logistics. Local Travel Disruption: Metrolink closures in Greater Manchester mean no trams on key lines, with free short bike journeys offered during disruption. Wildfire Updates: Major moorland blazes at Dovestone and Tintwistle Moor continue, with helicopters and specialist teams tackling flare-ups and hotspots.