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<p>We estimate that the number of British travellers that may still require support
to return home across the globe is now in the low tens of thousands. It is difficult
to be more precise, including in relation to the numbers on 7 May, because there have
been instances of multiple registrations by the same individual and people not reporting
their return to the UK via other means. Our priority has been to get British travellers
home. But, exceptionally, during the crisis, where there is space on HMG repatriation
flights we are seeking to help vulnerable non-British UK residents with indefinite
leave to remain return to the UK. This goes beyond what we usually do, since our consular
assistance is ordinarily for UK nationals.</p>
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