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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The UK is being racked by anti-immigrant riots. Is it safe to travel there?
Is it safe to travel to the United Kingdom? A growing number of nations have warned their citizens to exercise caution while in the UK. The advisories come after the UK has witnessed multiple anti-immigration riots following the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed event in northern England’s Southport last week. The accused...
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6 Countries Advise Against Travelling to the UK Due to Safety Concerns – VisaGuide.News
Following social unrest in the UK, including in Liverpool and Manchester cities, several countries in the world have issued travel advisories against the UK. Those include the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and Australia, while India became the latest country to advise its citizens against travelling to the UK, VisaGuide.World reports. Protests continued in...
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Which countries have issued travel warnings to citizens over UK riots?
Ongoing protests and riots have prompted several countries to issue safety warnings to citizens travelling to the UK. Violence broke out in several towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland following the killing of three young girls at a dance class in Southport last week. More than 400 people have so far been arrested...
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UK riots: which countries have issued travel advice?
India is the latest nation to urge its citizens in the UK to remain “vigilant”, saying it is closely monitoring the situation. India’s High Commission released a travel warning on social media saying: “Visitors from India are advised to stay vigilant and exercise due caution while traveling in the UK.” The statement also advises Indian...
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Full list of countries issuing travel warnings to UK amid far-right 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, Indonesia, the UAE and India have all sent out alerts, advising their nationals living...
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Should You Travel to the UK Right Now?
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 5:05 PM ET, Wed August 7, 2024 Riots have erupted throughout England and Northern Ireland over the past week in the wake of the killing of three children in a small town near Liverpool. A 17-year-old attacked the children with a knife while they attended a dance class. In addition...
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MFAT reveals whether travellers should cancel UK trips
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...