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Thousands of British nationals have been trying to return home after widespread flight cancellations. The government says vulnerable travellers will be prioritised for charter departures.
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00:02British nationals trying to leave parts of the Middle East are being offered government
00:06charter flights from Dubai after conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran
00:12disrupted air travel across the region. The Foreign Office has opened a booking portal
00:17for people who have registered their presence there. The most vulnerable are being prioritised.
00:23Officials say more than 160,000 Britons have reported being in the region.
00:28Two government flights have already returned to the UK from Muscat in Oman. Another service
00:34from Dubai is expected early next week. Emirates have said that flights have resumed carrying
00:40passengers out of Dubai again now.
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