Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for Guatemala Amid ‘State of Prevention’ Friday, April 17, 2026 guatemala travel warning safety crime border police prevention violence security The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning for Guatemala following the announcement of a 15-day ‘State of Prevention’ effective from 6 April 2026. This emergency measure is … Read More
Birmingham Man Assaults Court Security Guard After Turning Up Drunk for Sentencing Thursday, April 16, 2026 assault court birmingham drunk sentencing security bail apology fine publicservant A Birmingham man, David Bird, appeared before the court already intoxicated and subsequently assaulted a security guard at Birmingham Crown Court. Bird, 57, had stepped out for what he referred to as his ‘final drink … Read More
RAF Typhoons Scrambled as Suspected Russian Bomber Approaches UK Airspace Tuesday, April 14, 2026 raf typhoon uk russia submarines nato military surveillance defence security RAF fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday evening as a suspected Russian bomber approached the vicinity of UK airspace, underscoring ongoing tensions and the UK’s commitment to national security. Two Typhoon fighter jets … Read More
Foreign Office Urges UK Tourists to Stay Vigilant Following Explosions in Algeria Tuesday, April 14, 2026 fcdo algeria blida travelwarning explosions suicidebombing security tourism traveladvice safety The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel warning following reports of explosions in Algeria. On Monday, April 13, fresh guidance was released urging British nationals to stay alert … Read More
Convicted Killer Patryk Skupinski Found Dead in Prison Cell Sunday, April 12, 2026 prison death welfare investigation hmpgartree drugs security custody murder overdose Patryk Skupinski, serving a life sentence for the murder of Coventry mother Marlene Doyle, was found dead in his prison cell by a fellow inmate at HMP Gartree near Market Harborough. Skupinski, 38, was discovered lying face … Read More
Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for Nine Countries Including Popular European Destination Wednesday, April 8, 2026 travel fcdo advice countries cyclone conflict security disruption restrictions elections The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has revised its travel advice for nine countries, including a well-known European destination, amid ongoing global uncertainties. Updated guidance now applies to the … Read More