
British Tourists Report Rape by Compatriots in Rhodes
Two British tourists, one adult and one minor, have reported two fellow British nationals for rape and serious sexual assault during their holidays on the Greek island of Rhodes.
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Two British tourists, one adult and one minor, have reported two fellow British nationals for rape and serious sexual assault during their holidays on the Greek island of Rhodes.

Moroccan authorities arrested a 34-year-old British national at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport based on an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian judicial services for drug trafficking.

Jermaine Grant, a British national, has been charged with directing the activities of the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab, as well as attending a commando training camp and possessing an AK47.

A British national, who was working with the BCCI for IPL matches, was found dead at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai where he had been staying since March 24.
British nationals detained in Dubai claim they are being targeted in jail amidst ongoing regional conflicts.

Craig Foreman, a British national sentenced to ten years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, has accused the British government of abandoning him and his wife in a war zone, expressing deep disappointment from jail.

The UK government has clarified that new, stricter English language requirements for immigrants will not apply to Hongkongers applying through the British National (Overseas) visa pathway.
A British national has been sentenced to nine years in prison in South Korea for smuggling ecstasy into the country.

High-net-worth British residents of the UAE are reportedly seeking sanctuary in countries like Ireland and France to wait out missile attacks in the Gulf, specifically to avoid incurring hefty tax bills in the UK before the tax year ends.
Five British nationals have denied charges of fraudulently selling Sh600 million worth of prime land located in Diani, Kenya.

The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.

A trial has begun at the Old Bailey involving dual Chinese-British nationals accused of involvement in 'shadow policing' activities linked to Hong Kong and China, raising concerns about foreign influence operations.
More flights to rescue British nationals stranded in the Middle East have been announced.

Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.

130,000 British nationals have registered as being in the Middle East

Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

Two British nationals have been sentenced to jail in Indonesia for drug smuggling offenses.

At least 19 people have died and 25 people are receiving care after a bus crash in Nepal early on Monday morning.

A British national, Tiger Duggan, has died in Thailand following a motorbike crash, after receiving treatment at MedPark Hospital in Bangkok.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against British citizen Sachin Dev Duggal, who is identified as a resident of London and chairman of Swiss company nHoldings SA, in connection with the Videocon money laundering case.

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A UK coroner has attributed blame to the driver of President Ruto's motorcade for an accident in March 2025 that resulted in the death of a British national, stating the incident could have been avoided.

An advocacy group is pressing the UK government to provide more assistance to British nationals detained in the UAE, who were allegedly arrested for taking pictures of Iranian attacks.

Up to 70 British nationals have been detained in the UAE and face up to 10 years in jail for allegedly taking pictures of Iran strikes, a campaign group warns.
A British national detained in Iran has issued a plea to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him to "step out of the shadows" and intervene in his case.

Jonathan Powell, former British National Security Advisor, who participated in the final rounds of US-Iran negotiations, believed that Tehran's offer regarding its nuclear program was significant enough to reach an agreement.

Tax advisers receiving wave of calls from rich British national wanting to leave UAE but trying to swerve big bill

The British National Health Service (NHS) has shared several symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia, one of which can occur in the legs.

The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.
UK to charter flight from UAE to help British nationals who want to leave following Iranian attacks thenationalnews.com

First government-charted flight to evacuate citizens from Middle East takes off from Muscat one day late Middle East crisis – live updates The first flight chartered by the UK government to…

A British national has been barred from entering Iceland for two years after authorities found he had been providing tourism services without the necessary permits. As reported by RÚV, the man is a British citizen of Chinese origin in his late forties, and was recently stopped by police in Selfoss while transporting five passengers in… The post Immigration Authorities Uphold Ban on Unlicensed Tour Guide appeared first on Iceland Review.

The UK government is chartering flights from Oman to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East region, prioritizing the most vulnerable amid ongoing strikes.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said 102,000 British nationals had registered their presence in the region

Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal's Prithvi Highway.

LONDON: Thousands of dual British nationals risk being denied boarding on flights, ferries and trains to the United Kingdom from Feb 25, unless they carry a valid British passport as new border controls come into force this week. The change confirmed by the UK Home Office means British citizens who also hold another nationality will be required to present a British passport when travelling to the UK. Those without one must apply for a “certificate of entitlement” attached to their non-Britis...

A third British national has died in an avalanche in the French Alps within a week, contributing to a total of 28 avalanche fatalities in the region since the winter season began.

A new analysis suggests that 'innovative' Alzheimer's drugs do not significantly help, leading the British National Health Service (NHS) to currently refuse payment for them, with private therapy costing over 100,000 euros.

Keir Starmer stated that the conflict in Iran demonstrates the need for the United Kingdom to pursue a new path, announcing a revival of British national interests and resilience.
Police at Ngurah Rai Airport have arrested a British national who was subject to a red notice. The arrest indicates international cooperation in apprehending wanted individuals.
Reports indicate that British nationals held in Dubai jails are being specifically targeted, with the situation linked to the broader context of ongoing regional conflicts.

The British National Health Service (NHS) reportedly came close to collapse during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, with heroic efforts from healthcare staff preventing a worse outcome.

Two men, including dual Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, have been charged in London under the National Security Act for allegedly carrying out hostile surveillance for Iran on UK Jewish targets, including the Israeli embassy and Britain’s oldest synagogue. The charges relate to their alleged surveillance of several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.

British National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell attended the final talks between the US and Iran and assessed that Tehran's offer regarding its nuclear program was sufficient...

China has announced visa-free entry for Canadian and British nationals, allowing citizens of both countries to stay for up to 30 days with just a passport, as part of its latest expansion of visa-free policies.
A lottery ticket purchased in the United Kingdom won the EuroMillions jackpot of 181 million pounds, equivalent to over 209 million euros, in Tuesday's draw, as confirmed by the British National Lottery.

The United Kingdom is organizing a chartered flight to depart from Dubai early next week, aiming to repatriate British nationals wishing to leave the region amidst ongoing tensions.

David Lammy says deploying RAF jets to protect British nationals and staff ‘entirely legal’

Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday.
UK starts charter flight for British nationals in Oman on March 4 Khaleej Times

Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Cyprus following drone strikes on RAF Akrotiri, warning British nationals of a heightened risk of regional tension during the US-led war against Iran. “There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts. British nationals should take […]

British nationals have been advised to follow the instructions of local authorities

Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.

Dual Canadian and British nationals are facing challenges due to updated entry requirements in the United Kingdom, part of broader changes to the country's entry regulations.
New UK border regulations, effective February 2026, require dual British nationals to use a UK passport or a £589 certificate for entry, drawing criticism for potential discrimination against women and causing panic among families.