As a result, the UK has typically been assigned risk level 2 out of 4, which has not changed following the start of the riots. “We are monitoring the situation closely,” said a MFAT spokesperson, who said Kiwis should “avoid all protests and demonstrations as civil disorder can quickly escalate”. Far-right activists hold an ‘Enough...
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Multiple Travel Warnings Issued for Great Britain Amid Unrest
Level Two: Exercise Extreme Caution. Several countries have issued travel warnings for the United Kingdom in the midst of riots and unrest in several cities in northern England. Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Canada, and Australia have issued warnings or raised their threat assessments for Britain in light of the protests. The U.S. State Department has not...
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PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid fears of more riots tomorrow – live
Home secretary’s warning to rioters: ‘You are a total disgrace and there will be reckoning’ For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sir Keir Starmer will chair another emergency Cobra meeting this evening as police prepare for...
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What other countries say about visiting the UK – as Australia issues travel warning
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email “Avoid areas where protests are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence,” urges the official travel advice for Australian visitors to the UK. “Monitor the media for information and updates. Follow the instructions of...
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Full list of countries issuing travel warnings to the UK amid violent riots as India becomes the latest to warn its citizens to avoid areas in Britain
Britain has become consumed by racially-motivated violence since the weekend, with far-right groups sparking chaos up and down the country. Riots, considered the worst spate of extremist violence in Britain for years, flared up in Rotherham, where thugs set a hotel housing asylum seekers alight, Hull, Birmingham, Darlington, Plymouth, Bristol, Liverpool and Belfast. In response...
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UAE, India issue UK travel warnings amid far-right mob violence
London is home to thousands of Arabs and welcomes many more visitors from the MENA region during the summer months [Getty] A far-right rampage in the UK has seen Middle East, Asian, and African nations issue travel warnings for citizens visiting the country, amid fears of further extremist violence in the coming days. The UAE...
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Australia issues urgent warning to citizens travelling to the UK
Australia is among a list of nations that has alerted residents living or travelling to the UK following days of far-right violent riots. The nation warned its citizens of the risk to their safety if they were planning on travelling to Great Britain. Yesterday evening, the United Arab Emirates also issued a warning alongside Nigeria,...
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As riots and disorder spread, some countries warn their citizens not to travel to the UK
Riot police officers push back anti-migration protesters outside on Aug. 4, 2024 in Rotherham, U.K. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images Five countries have now issued travel and safety warnings to their citizens living or visiting the U.K. as riots and street disorder continue to plague the country. The United Arab Emirates,...
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Panic as seven countries issue UK travel warnings after days of violent riots
Several countries have issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK – and updated their advice about travelling to Britain after days of anti-immigration protests and violent riots. Violence has broken out in multiple towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland following the killing of three young girls at a dance class in...
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UK riots live: Belfast man hospitalised after assault as 28 charged in Middlesbrough
Home secretary’s warning to rioters: ‘You are a total disgrace and there will be reckoning’ For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Elon Musk and Sir Keir Starmer have clashed over the billionaire’s remarks that...
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‘Exercise caution’: India issues advisory for travellers to UK amid riots
Police officers block protesters as trouble flares during an anti-immigration demonstration outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham. (Photo: PTI) 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 06 2024 | 3:53 PM IST The High Commission of India in London on Tuesday released a travel advisory, advising Indian citizens to be vigilant when travelling...
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India cautions citizens against travelling to UK
London: The High Commission of India in London issued an advisory on Tuesday for Indian citizens visiting the United Kingdom, advising them to stay “vigilant” and exercise “due caution” while travelling in the country. Several incidents of violence and arson were reported during anti-immigrant protests held in the country over the weekend following last month’s...