London travellers could face Eurostar price hikes after government hits Channel Tunnel with major tax increase
Eurotunnel faces a business rates revaluation tripling payments, likely pushing higher access charges onto train operators and passengers, and hurting rail freight and investment.
Channel Tunnel says UK investment 'non-viable' as it halts projects
Eurotunnel will freeze future UK railway investments from 2026, saying a potential 200% rise in business rates and overall tax burden make further investment non-viable.
Dover and Eurotunnel reveal start dates for new EES passport checks
EES biometric checks start October 12 for coaches (and freight via Eurotunnel); car passengers will be phased in later, with Dover checks from November 1.