Foreign Office urges UK travellers to 'take care' on public transport and in crowded areas

An alert has been sent out by the Foreign Office to anyone who is planning to go "on holiday soon".

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is the government's foreign affairs department and, as such, provides regular travel guidance for some 226 overseas countries and territories.

In a new update on Saturday, November 9, the FCDO said on X: "Heading off on holiday soon? Take care on public transport, in crowded areas and city centres, including train stations. Be particularly careful with your belongings on trains to and from airports at cruise ship ports".

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UK travellers are also reminded they can get "get advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences" on the Foreign Office website.

The alert comes after advice was updated for travel to Italy earlier this week. New information on Gov.uk reads: "The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from 24 December 2024 to 6 January 2026. The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger events take place."

Amended Italy guidance continues: "The city of Rome expects a high number of visitors throughout the holy year of 2025, particularly during key events. Check the official Jubilee website or download the Jubilee app for a calendar of events and to stay informed of anything that might affect your travel or plans whilst Rome.

"If you are planning to take part in the Jubilee, Register for a free digital Pilgrim’s card. You will need this to take part in the main Jubilee events and to organise a pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of the 4 Papal Basilicas of Rome: St. Peter’s in the Vatican, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls."