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Two killed in attack on Saudi airport amid latest travel warning

Attack on Dammam airport

The Independent UK · Oct 22

UK aid stops over 100 attempts to smuggle migrants through the Western Balkans since June

Foreign Office (FCDO) minister Lord Wood of Anfield to announce a new package of support to disrupt people-smuggling networks

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Is it safe to travel to Spain? Latest advice after flooding strikes holiday destinations

Weather is expected to improve in Spain after a bout of heavy rainfall and deadly floods

The Independent UK · Oct 20

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The Independent UK · Oct 19

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Deadly flooding prompts Foreign Office update

Flights have been cancelled and roads submerged following the heaviest rainfall in Istanbul in 84 years

The Independent UK · Oct 15

UK Foreign Office issues Godzilla El Niño travel warning for Londoners heading to these countries

For Londoners planning a Christmas getaway or winter holiday, it’s worth checking now how your travel plans could be affected by a powerful El Niño

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Is it safe to travel to France? Foreign Office advice after curfews imposed across the country

Police patrolled areas of Paris the last two nights as parts of the city were given a curfew

The Independent UK · Oct 7

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What will El Nino and potential extreme weather mean for travel?

The UK Foreign Office has warned of heavy rainfall in Ecuador and Peru The Ecuadorean authorities have issued a red alert ahead of the forecast El Nino

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Is it safe to travel to Thailand? Foreign Office issue update after severe flooding

All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared disaster-affected areas

The Independent UK · Sep 29

‘She could lose her life’: Husband of British mother-of-four detained on Egypt trip makes emotional plea to PM

A petition has been launched asking PM Burnham and Ed Miliband to secure Eman el-Shazly’s release

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Latest advice after Hurricane Simon hits tourist areas

Meteorological agencies have warned of ‘extraordinary rainfall’ on Monday

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia? UK advises against all but essential travel after latest deadly airport strike

A new blanket travel advisory against all but essential travel has been put on Saudi Arabia by the UK’s Foreign Office

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Fifteen years of UK aid ‘gave 3 million healthcare and prevented 2 million unplanned pregnancies’ in Malawi

Exclusive: New analysis shared with The Independent shows far-reaching impacts of UK aid prior to the current cuts – as new polling from the Rockefeller Foundation suggests public support for addressing global challenges is growing

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Is it safe to travel to Croatia during wildfires? Latest advice after tourists evacuated from Brac island

Wildfires can be ‘highly dangerous and unpredictable’, said the Foreign Office

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

Who is Lindy Cameron? Foreign Office to have first-ever female leader

Lindy Cameron has been appointed as the first female permanent under-secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Ms Cameron currently serves as the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India – a position which she held since April 2024. She was previously the National Cyber Security Centre…

The Conversation · Sep 10

‘Blood olives’: the hurdles in enforcing UK’s ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

The key question about the UK’s decision to ban trade in goods and services from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is whether – and how – such a ban can be enforced. To answer this question, it’s worth looking at how such sanctions are already enforced in…

International Business Times UK · Sep 2

Is Nepal Safe to Travel After 1,000 Deaths? UK Warns Britons to Stay Alert but Not Avoid Travel

Over 1,000 fatalities have been reported in Nepal due to severe flooding. British tourists are advised to stay informed, follow local guidance, and assess travel plans carefully amidst ongoing risks.

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Mystery surrounds Asos co-founder’s death in fall from Thai apartment building

A senior coroner observed a translated police report provided ‘very brief circumstances’ of Mr Griffiths’ death

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The Independent UK · Aug 27

Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Major tourist hotspot hit by devastating flash floods with over 1,000 dead

The Himalayan region is popular with trekkers who visit from across the world

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Major UK-funded climate project in Bangladesh forced to close over aid cuts

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: Climate adaptation project set to be ended two years early, with charity Practical Action criticising the Foreign Office over cuts that will halve UK aid to Bangladesh this year. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Is it safe to visit Greece amid wildfires?

Tourists were evacuated from the Halkidiki region last week

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Is it safe to travel to Japan and China? Latest advice as more than 1,000 flights cancelled in Typhoon Dolphin

Flights, ferries and trains have all been cancelled amid strong winds and rain due to the tropical storm

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters

The Economic Times · Aug 6

UK targets Russian banks, shadow fleet ships in latest sanctions package

The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet tankers. These measures aim to disrupt funding for Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Six Russian banks are sanctioned for supporting the war economy, while six tankers face penalties for evading sanctions. Four companies importing critical metals…

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Many travel insurance policies will not pay out for cancelled holidays due to wildfires – these are your rights

As wildfires become more prevalent, this is what you need to know when buying travel insurance

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