Boxing Day strikes: thousands face travel chaos across Britain as action by railway and Border Force workers continues

Railways closed because of RMT strike while 1,000 Border Force staff in PCS union continue action

Shoppers hoping for a Boxing Day bargain could face traffic jams as rail strikes see train services brought to a halt, with the AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel.

A spokesman said: “Traffic is likely to build around shopping centres as lots of people seek a bargain in the sales, meanwhile football fans will travel to see their teams.