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National & Local

All 69 countries with UK Foreign Office travel warnings β€” big update on popular destination

The UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel warnings for 69 countries, affecting popular travel destinations for British citizens.

Mar 21 β€’ 02:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Aragchi against London: 'They put the lives of Britons in danger'

Iranian official Aragchi criticized British policy, stating that London's actions could seriously endanger the lives of British citizens.

Mar 20 β€’ 21:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Spain and the United Kingdom commit to simplifying visas for skilled workers

Spain and the UK have agreed to simplify visa processes for skilled workers, exempting British citizens from the visa requirement for short stays under 90 days.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Three steps Brits must take immediately in case of a nuclear emergency in the UK

The UK Government has released official guidelines for British citizens to prepare for a nuclear emergency amid escalating global tensions.

Mar 17 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Home Office U-turn will let some dual nationals use EU passport to enter UK

The UK Home Office has changed its policy, allowing certain dual nationals to enter the UK using their EU passport instead of requiring a British passport.

Mar 14 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office's latest 'do not travel' list warns 14 countries are too risky to visit

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, warning that 14 countries are deemed too dangerous for British citizens to visit due to escalating conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.

Mar 14 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

UK private jet firm behind Middle East evacuations reveals how Brits are fleeing war

A British charter jet company has coordinated over 70 evacuation flights from the Middle East since the recent outbreak of conflict, helping thousands of stranded UK citizens.

Mar 12 β€’ 20:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

MoD issues update on RFA Lyme Bay as 580-foot ship prepared for Middle East deployment

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that the RFA Lyme Bay is in heightened readiness for deployment to assist British citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict.

Mar 10 β€’ 11:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office issues major update on flights for Brits stranded in Middle East

The UK Foreign Office has provided an update regarding the repatriation of British citizens stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts.

Mar 9 β€’ 16:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

New fraud squad to use AI to deal with 'epidemic' of overseas scammers

The UK government is launching a new fraud squad that will utilize AI to combat overseas scammers, who are defrauding British citizens out of billions annually.

Mar 8 β€’ 22:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Iran war chaos as Brits face race against time for evacuation from Middle East

The UK government has initiated evacuation flights for British nationals trapped in the Middle East due to escalating conflicts, with over 140,000 citizens registered for help.

Mar 6 β€’ 13:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

All you need to know as first UK charter plane arrives from Middle East

The first UK charter flight evacuating British citizens from the Middle East landed at Stansted Airport amid escalating conflict and chaos.

Mar 6 β€’ 10:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Brits on first UK charter plane from Middle East say 'shambles' flight 'not full'

British citizens on the first charter flight from the Middle East criticized the evacuation operation as disorganized and expressed concerns over safety during missile attacks overhead.

Mar 6 β€’ 08:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer vows to 'shield' Brits in Middle East from Iran's missiles and drones

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises to protect British citizens and allies in the Middle East from Iranian missile attacks by deploying additional military assets.

Mar 5 β€’ 17:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Latest Foreign Office travel advice - new 13 countries updated in last 24 hours

The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for 13 countries in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict, affecting many British citizens.

Mar 5 β€’ 10:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Brits on first Oman evacuation flight that failed to take off 'had panic attacks'

British citizens experienced panic attacks when the first evacuation flight from Oman failed to depart due to technical issues, prompting calls for additional flights to assist those stranded in the Middle East.

Mar 5 β€’ 08:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

WW3 survival bag - the 10 key items Brits should buy NOW after Iran war

The article discusses essential items that British citizens should consider purchasing in response to the geopolitical tensions arising from the Iran conflict.

Mar 4 β€’ 18:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

Dubai flight updates: Latest guidance from every major airline as Brits stranded

Many British citizens are stranded in Dubai due to escalating tensions and military actions in the region, prompting guidance from airlines.

Mar 4 β€’ 15:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Iran war chaos sees travel advice changed for 10 countries - full list

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for British citizens traveling to 10 countries due to escalating conflict in the Middle East stemming from tensions between Iran and the USA.

Mar 4 β€’ 15:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office updates advice for seven Middle East countries for stranded Brits

The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for British citizens stranded in seven Middle Eastern countries due to turbulent conditions in the region.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:36 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

French and British citizens flown home – how other countries are acting

Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including over 4,000 Swedes, are stranded in the Middle East as airspace closures disrupt evacuation efforts amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Brits warned 'do not travel' to Kuwait as Middle East conflict escalates

The British Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory urging citizens not to visit Kuwait due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 4 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Over half of Reform fans think non-white Brits born abroad 'should be forcibly removed'

A significant portion of Reform UK members supports the forcible removal of non-white British citizens born abroad, according to a recent poll by HOPE not Hate.

Mar 4 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Most Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens should be forced or encouraged to leave, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that over half of Reform UK members support the deportation or encouragement to leave of non-white British citizens born abroad.

Mar 3 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office warns Brits not to travel to 76 countries - see full list

The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning advising British citizens against visiting 76 countries due to safety concerns stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Mar 2 β€’ 23:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Brits stranded in Dubai by Iran war - NHS doctor, 'fight or flight mode' and funeral plans

British tourists find themselves trapped in Dubai amid escalating tensions due to the conflict between the US and Iran, with minimal support from authorities.

Mar 2 β€’ 18:36 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Guardian: Britain is preparing one of the largest evacuation plans for its citizens affected by the Iran War

The UK plans to implement a significant evacuation strategy for British citizens stranded due to halted flights in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict.

Mar 2 β€’ 01:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

UK to allow US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran

The UK has permitted the US to utilize British military bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites, citing safety concerns for British citizens in the region.

Mar 1 β€’ 22:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Hundreds of thousands of Brits trapped in Middle East as evacuations planned

Hundreds of thousands of British nationals are stranded in the Middle East amid escalating tensions and imminent evacuation plans.

Mar 1 β€’ 17:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

From the Tools in Westminster: The Ballot that Shook British Bipartisanship

The by-election in Gorton marks a significant shift in British politics, illustrating changing expectations and identities among citizens.

Mar 1 β€’ 15:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

How to stay alive if WW3 breaks out and safest towns to live in

The article discusses the potential outbreak of World War 3, specifically focusing on the impact of recent military actions in the Middle East and providing safety tips for British citizens.

Mar 1 β€’ 14:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

Richard Keys forced off air as Brits in Middle East warned to 'take immediate shelter'

Richard Keys, a former Sky Sports presenter, was removed from the air by beIN Sports amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following US strikes on Iran, prompting urgent safety warnings for British citizens in the region.

Feb 28 β€’ 11:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Iran attack: Foreign Office issues major warning to UK citizens

The UK Foreign Office has warned British citizens against all travel to the Middle East following joint military operations by Israel and the US in Iran.

Feb 28 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Brits 'stranded abroad' fury as ministers berated over new travel rules

A group of Labour MPs in the UK has expressed anger over new travel rules that force British citizens abroad to pay expensive fees to re-enter the country.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Horror scams which cost Brits Β£9.4 billion revealed - from fake jobs to bogus houses

An investigative report revealed that scammers defrauded British citizens of Β£9.4 billion last year through various scams, including fake investments and job offers.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:14 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

Women do not realize the biological reality.

British politician Matt Goodwin has sparked controversy by proposing higher taxes on childless citizens and accusing women of not understanding the 'biological reality' of low birth rates in the UK.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

British grandparents face cancelling 'trip of lifetime' due to new passport rules

British grandparents living abroad are reconsidering their travel plans to the UK due to new and stringent passport rules under the electronic travel authorisation scheme.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Brexit Consequence: Germans Now Also Have to Pay for British Entry Permit

As a result of Brexit, German citizens must now pay for an electronic entry permit to visit the UK.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:32 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

What to know about new passport requirements for British dual citizens starting today

New UK passport entry rules for dual citizens take effect today, requiring valid UK passports for entry.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:47 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

New passport rules for British-Canadian dual citizens: what you need to know

Starting February 25, British-Canadian dual citizens will need to present proof of their British nationality when entering the U.K., as Canadian passports alone will no longer suffice.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

New passport rule from Wednesday means UK citizens 'could be refused boarding'

New border rules in the UK could prevent around 1.2 million dual nationals from boarding flights if they do not carry a British passport or qualify for an exemption.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:53 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

British publicists: Kaja Kallas has become a symbol of Brussels elite arrogance

British publicist Brendan O'Neill claims that Kaja Kallas has become the voice of the liberal elite in the EU, highlighting a significant divide between the political class and ordinary citizens.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:13 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: UK government quietly updates passport rules for dual citizens β€” again

The UK government has updated rules allowing dual British and Irish citizens to use expired British passports to enter the UK, but the acceptance of these documents is at the discretion of carriers.

Feb 23 β€’ 06:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Australian dual citizens scramble as UK border crackdown set to begin

Australian dual citizens face new travel restrictions to the UK starting February 25, requiring valid British or Irish passports for entry.

Feb 21 β€’ 23:58 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

British columnist: Kaja Kallas embodies the arrogance of the Brussels elite

Brendan O’Neill, a British columnist, argues that Kaja Kallas represents the liberal elite's disconnect from ordinary citizens in her criticism of the United States.

Feb 21 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Expert Simon Calder issues airport advice ahead of massive travel rules change next week

Travel expert Simon Calder warns that dual British citizens with expired UK passports may incur fees as new electronic travel authorization rules come into effect starting February 25.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:11 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The British Celebrate the Arrest of Ex-Prince Andrew: 'He Deserves It!'

British citizens are expressing satisfaction over the arrest of ex-Prince Andrew, suggesting that the monarchy is not above the law.

Feb 19 β€’ 18:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Dual nationals could use expired UK passports to prove they are British, Home Office says

British dual nationals may use expired UK passports to prove their citizenship under new immigration rules requiring British passports for entry into the UK.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair could defy new passport rules for Brits coming into force in days

Ryanair may contravene new passport regulations requiring dual British citizens to present a British passport or obtain a costly certificate when traveling to the UK starting next week.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Some UK citizens 'need new passport or pay Β£589' after major border change on February 25, 2026

UK citizens, especially dual nationals, will need to obtain a British passport or pay Β£589 for a certificate due to new border regulations effective February 25, 2026.

Feb 17 β€’ 11:56 UTC

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