NI holidaymakers told to CANCEL all non-essential foreign trips 'indefinitely' - even if they are already booked to go

The update, which was issued by the FCO at the weekend, applies to the whole of the North, England, Scotland and Wales.

"The FCO advised British people against all non-essential travel worldwide," reads the update on the FCO official website.

"This applies for an indefinite period due to unprecedented international border closures and other restrictions.

"All countries may restrict travel without notice."

The FCO advises anyone with a booking for a holiday to your airline, travel company, cruise line or other transport and accommodation providers.

You should also contact your insurance provider.

The FCO issued advice on March 17 but it was valid for 30 days.

The latest advice applies to an indefinite period of time which means if you have a holiday booked for the near future it more than likely will not go ahead.

For up-to-date travel advice from the FCO visit: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office--

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