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US Elections
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

'More and more' Americans in Europe look to renounce passports after fee cut

The fee for renouncing US citizenship has been reduced by 80%, prompting many Americans to consider this option.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries

The UK will fund 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from ten countries to reduce Channel crossings.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

EU tightens rules for Brits travelling to Europe with pets

The EU has tightened pet passport rules for UK residents, invalidating EU Pet Passports for those officially living in the UK from April 22nd.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man arrested outside Israeli embassy describes dangerous boat crossings to UK

A man attempted to break into the Israeli embassy in London, claiming his actions were not terrorist-related but motivated by a quest for freedom and human rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Woman stranded in Dusseldorf after return UK flight blocked over Home Office admin error

I started to panic and my son started to cry. It is the first time he's been away for five days without his dad, so he's been homesick already and could sense something wasn't right.
Germany news
#asylum-seekers
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office announces

Hundreds of asylum seekers have been relocated from hotels to military barracks as the Home Office closes several accommodation facilities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
#travel
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromAol
1 week ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation - Islands

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
Travel
fromAol
1 week ago

Here's What Happens If Your Passport Expires While You're Abroad On Vacation

Travelers must ensure their passport is valid to avoid being denied boarding on international flights.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK citizens detained in UAE frustrated with impotent' government intervention

Families of UK citizens detained in UAE express frustration over lack of government support amid fears for their safety.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

'500 down the drain': Brit in France has to cancel trip over UK dual national rules

Darren Hayes, who has lived in France for 15 years, expressed frustration over the new UK passport rules, stating, 'I first saw this requirement a few weeks ago on the BBC, I know the UK government says that it has been well publicised but I didn't see it anywhere.'
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK boosts aid for overseas territories as poorest nations face cuts

The UK is increasing aid to British Overseas Territories while cutting aid to poorer nations, raising concerns about funding priorities.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Government must do more to help detained Brits in UAE, advocacy group says

Radha Stirling stated, 'It's disgraceful that more is not being done,' referring to the lack of adequate support for Britons detained in the UAE. Many individuals avoid seeking consular assistance due to a lack of confidence in the help provided by the Foreign Office.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Thousands of Afghans put at risk by MoD data breach still stranded months on

The Independent emphasizes the urgency of evacuating Afghans at risk due to a data leak, highlighting the slow response of the UK government.
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

British-Norwegian teenager still stuck in Denmark due to new UK travel rules

A British-Norwegian dual national schoolgirl is stranded in Denmark due to new UK travel rules requiring valid British passports for entry.
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Home Office U-turn will let some dual nationals use EU passport to enter UK

If you got British citizenship after settling in the UK under the EU settlement scheme, you can travel to the UK using a valid: passport of your other nationality; [or] national identity card from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.
Europe politics
#middle-east-conflict
World news
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

UK travel advice: flights, travel warnings, and insurance during the Middle East crisis

US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, triggering Iranian retaliation that disrupted Middle East airspace and affected international travel through flight cancellations and diversions.
World news
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Essential contact details for British travellers stranded right now

Iranian missile strikes across the Middle East on February 28 have stranded thousands of British nationals, with governments advising shelter and evacuation preparations across affected regions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More British teenagers stranded abroad as result of new rules on dual nationals

"It's like they have brought in a new law and not considered the time people needed to get passports and to change their status ahead of upcoming changes in the rules."
UK news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario couple stuck in Qatar feel 'left behind' and say Ottawa's given them little help | CBC News

A Canadian couple stranded in Qatar since late February amid U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran report receiving minimal government assistance and feeling abandoned by Canada.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This country has been our home': US family in UK threatened with detention over visa mix-up

An American family in the UK faces homelessness due to a rejected Home Office application for indefinite leave to remain.
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Irish stranded in Middle East: 'An alarm went off on everyone's phone, like a siren - it said to take cover'

Up to 22,000 Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East face uncertainty about airspace reopening and their return home.
fromFortune
1 month ago

With little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home | Fortune

They keep going on the news and saying they're doing everything they can to get Americans out. I know for a fact they're not. She said she repeatedly messaged the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait before being directed to the consular section, which told her it couldn't help her leave the country and advised her to enroll in the U.S. smart traveler program and shelter in place.
US news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Foreign Office warns there's a 'high threat of terrorist attack' against Brits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home

I have been hassling doctors at Derriford Hospital to start. I thought we would be back on Sunday and now I am worried the cancer will get worse because I have not had chemo in time.
Cancer
#dual-nationality
UK news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

'Heartbreaking': British schoolgirl barred from flying home over UK dual national rules

A British schoolgirl was denied boarding a flight to the UK due to new border rules for dual nationals requiring a valid British passport.
UK news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

'Heartbreaking': British schoolgirl barred from flying home over UK dual national rules

A British schoolgirl was denied boarding a flight to the UK due to new border rules for dual nationals requiring a valid British passport.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany scrambles to rescue thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East

Germany is sending civilian planes to Saudi Arabia and Oman to evacuate approximately 30,000 stranded German tourists following escalated Middle East conflict.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Son of Brit couple trapped in Iran asks Trump for help after being let down' by UK

A British couple imprisoned in Iran's Evin prison during US-Israeli conflict appeals to Donald Trump for help after feeling abandoned by the British government.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'This is my fourth flight I rebooked, I didn't think I was going to get out' - Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

Irish citizens stranded in the UAE during Iran-US-Israel conflict returned to Dublin via charter flights after experiencing missile attacks and airspace closures.
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

These are all the places on the UK Foreign Office's 'do not travel' list

Large parts of the Middle East, including Iran and Israel, currently feature on the list, and parts of the United Arab Emirates. Those choosing to ignore this advice risk inundating travel insurance and may struggle to access help from home if needed in certain locations.
World news
Travel
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

Can dual national Brits travel to UK without valid British passport after all?

Dual nationals without a valid UK passport may be allowed entry using expired UK passports, with limitations and exceptions for those who've never held one.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight

The UK government chartered a repatriation flight from Muscat to help British nationals leave the Middle East amid regional attacks and flight disruptions.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK passport rule prompts expats to consider renouncing British citizenship - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A new UK rule requiring dual citizens to use British passports for entry is prompting some internationally-mobile Brits and expats to consider renouncing their citizenship.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Authorizes Embassy Staff to Evacuate Israel, Urging Them to Leave "TODAY"

The U.S. Embassy in Israel ordered staff to leave the country immediately due to escalating tensions with Iran, as the U.S. threatens military strikes despite unsupported intelligence accusations.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Free State Department Program Sends Real-time Travel Alerts to Americans Abroad

STEP is a free U.S. State Department program providing emergency alerts and enabling rapid contact with American travelers abroad during crises.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

British expats fleeing Middle East conflict fear unexpected UK tax bills

Under the UK's statutory residence test, individuals who spend 183 days or more in Britain within a tax year are generally considered UK tax residents. If that threshold is crossed, global income, including earnings generated overseas, may become liable for UK taxation.
UK news
#british-evacuation
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Newlywed Brits face anxious wait for spot on UK's first repatriation flight

British nationals stranded in Oman after Middle East conflict seek repatriation through government rescue flights, with uncertain seat allocation despite paid applications.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More than 100,000 Britons stranded in Gulf, with airspace closed to most flights

Over 100,000 Britons are stranded in the Gulf amid closed airspace and ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes, with UK officials exploring commercial, charter, military, and overland evacuation options.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Countries Are Updating Guidance About Travel to the U.S.-What to Know

Several governments updated travel guidance for the U.S., warning of violent clashes, political demonstrations, border tensions, and event-related risks such as the FIFA World Cup.
UK politics
fromForbes
2 months ago

British Dual Nationals Could Use Expired Passports To Enter U.K.

From 25 February 2026, dual British and Irish nationals must use a British or Irish passport or a Certificate of Entitlement to enter the UK.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UK evacuation flight fails to take off leaving Brits in the Middle East stranded - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We were told it would leave several times shortly, but nothing happened. People were exhausted and worried about what was going on. The aircraft never left the runway, and passengers were eventually disembarked after hours of waiting.
World news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wealthy British nationals fleeing Gulf conflict bypass UK to avoid tax bills

Wealthy UK nationals are relocating to Ireland and France to avoid UK tax liabilities while fleeing conflict in the Gulf, with some seeking HMRC's exceptional circumstances provisions to extend their tax-free days in Britain.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Delayed UK rescue flight takes off from Oman with British nationals

The UK government has launched a major evacuation operation for British nationals from the Middle East, with the first charter flight from Oman departing and additional flights operating from the UAE.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Families given a week to decide whether to leave UK voluntarily plead for more time

The Home Office gave 150 families with refused asylum claims seven days to voluntarily return home or face forced removal, offering payments up to £40,000 per family.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister

A UK government rescue flight from Muscat failed to depart Wednesday due to operational issues boarding passengers, rescheduled for Thursday with two additional chartered flights expected this week to return stranded British nationals from the Middle East conflict zone.
#uk-evacuation
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai

The UK government is chartering a flight from Dubai for British nationals to leave the region amid escalating Middle East conflict involving Iran, with two previous flights from Oman already completed.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

First UK government repatriation flight from Middle East lands at Stansted airport

The UK government chartered a flight to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East, departing Oman nearly 24 hours late due to technical issues and landing at Stansted airport amid regional tensions from US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

The UK government is chartering a flight from Oman to evacuate vulnerable British nationals amid Iranian strikes and airspace closures in the Middle East.
#british-citizenship
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK couple dead after being pulled from water at Australian beach

A 66-year-old man and 64-year-old woman, a married British couple, drowned at Shell Cove beach south of Sydney after locals pulled them from the water.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Americans stranded in the Middle East say they've had little US government help: 'I felt betrayed and left out to dry'

Americans stranded in the Middle East struggle to follow US government evacuation orders due to closed airspaces, limited flights, and delayed government repatriation assistance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Britons stranded in Dubai face chaos as they try to get home

Thousands of British travelers are stranded in the UAE following Iranian military strikes that closed airspace and grounded flights across the Middle East region.
UK politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Will British dual nationals really be forced to have a valid UK passport from February 25th?

British dual nationals risk being denied entry after Feb 25, 2026, if they arrive without a valid UK passport or certificate when the ETA tolerance ends.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British dual nationals: have you been prevented from travelling to the UK?

From 25 February, UK international carriers must verify all passengers have valid permission or status to enter the UK, affecting British dual nationals without proper documentation.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Up to 22,000 Irish in war-stricken Gulf region with no evacuation plans in place, minister says

US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering regional retaliation and opening potential diplomatic channels as new Iranian leadership signals willingness to negotiate.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Home Office denies absurd' criticism over rule change that could leave dual nationals stranded

New UK border rules requiring British dual nationals to present valid passports or certificates of entitlement caused confusion and travel disruptions despite the Home Office claiming adequate communication.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year ago

Countries Are Warning Their Citizens About Traveling to the US Amid ICE Protests

At least a dozen countries have updated their travel guidance for the US over the past year, including Canada, the UK, and Germany-countries that have historically been top drivers of inbound tourism to the US. Coupled with the Trump administration's recent entry restrictions and increased visa fees, the uptick in warnings has made some international visitors wary about traveling stateside, says Larry Yu, a professor of hospitality management at The George Washington University's School of Business.
World news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dual nationals could use expired UK passports to prove they are British, Home Office says

New rules require British dual nationals to present a British passport when boarding UK-bound transport or buy a costly certificate, causing travel disruption and confusion.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

UAE to Schedule Hundreds of Special Flights for Travelers Stranded in Dubai

The UAE is organizing up to 300 repatriation flights to return stranded travelers home following regional airspace closures from missile and drone exchanges.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Brit dual nationals grounded by border digitization drive

However, the government bans British citizens, including those with another nationality, from ETAs, meaning they either need to apply for a British passport if they don't have one or spend £589 on a certificate of entitlement. Both options take several weeks.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high

US applications for British citizenship reached an all-time high of 8,790 in 2025, a 42% increase from 2024, driven by political climate concerns and expanded eligibility rules.
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