Support package launched for Britons stuck overseas

Families with loved ones stranded abroad have been told not to worry as the Government announces a £75m. package to help Britons stuck overseas return home.

By Dominic Collis

Published 1st Apr 2020, 10:45 BST

Updated 1st Apr 2020, 10:48 BST

The funding will see the Government working in partnership with the airline industry in measures announced by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Where commercial routes remain feasible airlines, including Virgin, Easyjet, Jet2 and Titan Airways, will be responsible for getting their passengers with pre-booked tickets, home. Where commercial routes do not exist, the government will provide up to £75 million to enable special charter flights to priority countries to bring back UK residents.

Welcoming the plans, Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson said: “I have been contacted by a number of families of people stranded abroad and are understandably worried about their loved ones.

“This package will come as a relief, so they can return home and if anyone here in Pendle has any worries or concerns don’t hesitate to contact me.”