UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. 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.
Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
Terrorism attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as:. There is an increased threat linked to the number of Moroccans sympathetic or belonging to Daesh formerly ISIL and other extremist groups. Authorities regularly disrupt terrorist cells. In some places, including hotels and tourists sites, there may be protective security measures, including security guards. Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region.
On 1 October, Iran launched around ballistic missiles at Israel. On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran. Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast.
You can also get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Protests and demonstrations could occur across the country, particularly in large cities, often without warning.
