Nice terror attack: Advice for Brits travelling to France

Foreign Office warns holidaymakers there is a 'high threat' from terrorism in the country

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British holidaymakers heading to France have been warned by the Foreign Office of a "high" terror alert in the country.

In the wake of the attack on Bastille Day celebrations in Nice last night, Brits already in the city have been advised to "follow the instructions of the French authorities" and to call the FO if they are concerned about any British national who may have been caught up in the attacks.

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