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

American travel advice has placed the UK in a mid-tier safety category, as parts of Europe rank among the lowest-risk destinations amid rising global tensions Britain has been downgraded in new US travel advice AFP via Getty Images Nuray Bulbul 2 minutes ago COMMENTS 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…