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<p>British travellers who need and want to return to the UK is one of the Government's
highest priorities. Since the outbreak in Wuhan, we estimate that over 1.3 million
people have returned to the UK via commercial routes - the majority supported by our
work to keep vital routes open. Since the Foreign Secretary announced £75m to support
repatriation efforts on 30 March, the Government has so far delivered a programme
of over 183 charter flights from where commercial options are no longer viable. These
flights have brought over 37,700 people from 52 countries and territories, back to
UK airports in the East Midlands, London and Manchester. We have also supported repatriation
of more than 19,000 British passengers from cruise ships.</p><p>Our consular team
continues to work around the clock to provide support, advice and information. The
situation is fast moving, and our advice at this time is for British nationals to
secure safe accommodation and to speak to their tour operator, airline and or insurance
company to discuss the options available to them. We are working intensively with
the governments of those countries that have closed their borders to people travelling
to and from the UK, to enable airlines to bring British nationals home.</p>
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