Glasgow travellers 'not to travel' to Middle Eastern country
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice on Sunday, June 15, to advise 'against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories'.
David Lammy has said that the safety of British nationals 'remains our top priority'.
Israel and Iran, both in the Middle East, continued to exchange fire overnight, after Sir Keir Starmer said that the UK was sending more RAF jets to the region amid the increasing hostilities.
Glasgow travellers told not to travel to Middle Eastern country - Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Image: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire) The FCDO website warns that 'travel insurance could be invalidated' if people travel against the advice, and describes the current status as a 'fast-moving situation that poses significant risks'.
Earlier on Sunday, Rachel Reeves said that sending more jets to the region 'does not mean' the UK is at war.
Additional refuelling aircraft have been deployed from UK bases, and more fast Typhoon jets will be sent over, it is understood.
The Chancellor also indicated that the UK could 'potentially' support Israel, but declined to comment on 'what might happen in the future'.
Asked whether the announcement from the Prime Minister means the UK is at war, Ms Reeves told Sky News: 'No, it does not mean that we are at war.
'And we have not been involved in these strikes or this conflict, but we do have important assets in the region, and it is right that we send jets to protect them, and that's what we've done.
'It's a precautionary move.'
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The Chancellor told the BBC that there is 'no complacency' from the Treasury on the issue and 'we're obviously monitoring this very closely as a government'.
Sir Keir has declined to rule out the possibility of intervening in the conflict entirely, and the Chancellor indicated on Sunday that the UK could 'potentially' support Israel in the future.
Britain last announced it had deployed fighter jets in the region last year, when the Government said British aircraft had played a part in efforts to prevent further escalation.
Asked whether the UK would come to Israel's aid if asked, the Chancellor told Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: 'We have, in the past, supported Israel when there have been missiles coming in.
'I'm not going to comment on what might happen in the future, but so far, we haven't been involved, and we're sending in assets to both protect ourselves and also potentially to support our allies.'
Pushed again on whether the UK would deploy assets in support of Israel if asked, she said: 'What we've done in the past is help protect Israel from incoming strikes.
'So a defensive activity.'
She added: 'I'm not going to rule anything out at this stage, it's a fast-moving situation, a very volatile situation.'
The FCDO advises against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
British nationals should continue to follow the advice of local authorities. pic.twitter.com/tf7X5g7PTT — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) June 15, 2025
In a statement on X, the UK's FCDO said: "The FCDO advises against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
"British nationals should continue to follow the advice of local authorities."
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