Nepal floods: King ‘heartbroken’ as 33 UK residents remain missing
Thirty-three from the UK remain missing King Charles has said he and Queen Camilla are “heartbroken” by the Nepal floods, as 33 people from the UK remain missing. Among the missing British citizens are a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy. Nepali authorities said that the death toll from the flash flooding has risen to […]
4 days ago
Nepal floods: 33 UK nationals missing near Tibet border
At least 160 people have been killed After Nepal floods tore through the Rasuwa region on the border with Tibet on Wednesday morning, thirty-three people from the UK are among hundreds which are feared missing. According to Chinese state media, at least 160 people have been killed in Nepal and three in Tibet, after flash […]
5 days ago
Russian ambassador to the UK withdrawn as Kremlin ratchets up pressure
What the Russian ambassador’s exit signals The Russian ambassador to the UK has been withdrawn without a replacement. Andrey Kelin left London last month after seven years in the post, the Russian embassy confirmed, as Moscow continues to press Britain over its support for Ukraine. A spokesperson said the Kremlin concluded his mission on 21 […]
1 week ago
Foreign Office issues urgent travel alert for 13 countries following UK traveller deaths
Brits warned over malaria risk in popular travel destinations New health warnings have been issued for UK travellers heading to 13 countries where malaria remains a risk, after officials revealed that British visitors continue to die from the disease after returning home. Travel Health Pro, a service supported by the Foreign Office, has recently reviewed […]
3 weeks ago
UK Foreign Office warns Brits about popular holiday destination in latest update
It advised to ‘stay aware of your surroundings’ Brits have been urged to remain vigilant and take any safety steps that are necessary regarding travelling, as the Foreign Office has updated its website on Thursday. When heading abroad, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides travel advice about the risks you may face. As […]
2 months ago
Airlines will be forced to cancel flights due to fuel shortages this summer, government says
Brits are advised to continue with their holiday plans Due to jet fuel shortages caused by the US-Israeli war in Iran, airlines will be forced to cancel some flights landing in the UK, as a result of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. As the government has acknowledged, while British airlines are not currently […]
4 months ago