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Nuray Bulbul

UK named less safe than many EU countries for US travellers in official advice

Britain has been downgraded in new US travel advice - (AFP via Getty Images)

The UK has been categorised as a “Level 2” destination for American travellers in the latest update from the US State Department, placing it behind a number of European countries deemed safer for tourists.

Under the advisory system, Level 2 destinations are those where visitors are urged to “exercise increased caution”, a step above the lowest Level 1 ranking, which advises travellers to take normal precautions.

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