The high commission of India in London on Tuesday advised Indian travellers to exercise caution and stay vigilant while travelling in the United Kingdom. This follows the UK’s worst outbreak of rioting in more than a decade where violent protesters have reportedly attacked migrants, especially Muslims. Protestors throw fireworks as the riots continue into the...
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Travel alert for Australians visiting UK amid ongoing riots after Southport stabbing attack
In short: Smart Traveller has issued a travel alert to Australians in the UK warning them to avoid areas where protests are occurring. Rioting has broken out in cities across the UK amid online misinformation in the wake of the Southport stabbing which killed three young girls. What’s next? Several other countries have issued their...
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UK riots live: Fireworks thrown and police van damaged in Plymouth
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 Fireworks were let off and a police van was damaged as far-right and...
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Riots: Nigeria, Indonesia, Australia warn citizens about travel to UK
Countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada have warned their citizens against travelling to the United Kingdom following violent riots across the country. According to Reuters, the unrest began after a knife attack at a children’s dance class in Southport, northwest England last Monday, which resulted in the deaths of three girls and injuries...
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Travel warning issued for the United Kingdom over violent protests
Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news...
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More countries issue warnings against UK travel amid riots
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Several countries have issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK due to ongoing anti-immigration protests and riots. Nigeria, Malaysia, Australia and Indonesia have all sent out alerts, giving advice to their nationals living in...
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10 wonderful British stays for railway lovers
8. The Old Station, Allerston, North Yorkshire It was 1950 when the last passenger boarded a train at Ebberston station, actually at Allerston, just five miles from Pickering and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Set in two acres, three imaginatively converted carriages sleeping four to six people, and the Ticket Office with two double bedrooms...
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What are the rules on taking kids out of school for a holiday?
The UK will increase its fine for taking kids out of school this month. ADVERTISEMENT Tempted to take your kids on holiday during term time to avoid high-season rates? The controversial trend has been growing along with the cost of living crisis. But parents in the UK will soon face increased fines for taking their children...
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Several countries issue safety warnings to their citizens in the UK after anti-immigration protests and riots
Several nations have issued safety warnings to their citizens in the UK after nearly a week of far-right riots and anti-immigration protests across the country. Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia have all sent out alerts, advising their nationals either living in the UK or visiting the country to stay away from the disorder. The first riot...
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United Kingdom | eVisa rollout update
The Home Office continues to send out invitations for individuals to switch from their physical immigration documents to an electronic visa, or ‘eVisa,’ as the government intends to no longer issue physical immigration documents by 2025. Key Points: As BAL previously reported, the government began sending invitations in April for eligible visa holders to set...
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Nigerians Urged to Exercise Caution if Travelling to the UK
The Nigerian government has cautioned its citizens who are planning to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to be wary of the risk of violence following the recent tragic killing of three young girls at a concert. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Monday and signed by its Spokesperson,...
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Riots: Nigeria Issues Travel Alert To Citizens In UK
The Nigerian Government on Monday issued a travel alert to citizens residing and those traveling to the United Kingdom amidst the ongoing riots in the country. The advisory was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, pointing out the risk of increased violence over the...