British tourists stuck in Dubai criticise ‘confusing’ support from UK government (opens in new tab)

A couple stuck in Dubai amid ongoing Iranian strikes has expressed their frustration at the British government as they attempt to make their way home. Speaking to Sky News on Tuesday (3 March), Sarah and Ed Short said that they have been given “very little information” from UK authorities, including a static line when trying to contact the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) hotline. The Shorts, who were on a British Airways flight on Saturday (28 February) that was held on th...