Brits can head off on holiday to an increased number of destinations after travel advice not to go was dropped by the government.

The UK government has lifted its advice warning against non-essential travel to 32 countries and territories.

Bangladesh, Fiji and Ghana are among the areas where Brits are now told they can travel to - and more locations are expected to follow in coming days.

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Malaysia is also among the locations for which travel advice based on the risk of coronavirus has been relaxed, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said.

The change means the UK will no longer advise Brits to avoid all but essential travel to non-red list countries, meaning it will be easier for people to get travel insurance for these countries.

But the FCDO will continue to advise against all but essential travel for all red list countries where the risk to British nationals is deemed to be "unacceptably high".

Meanwhile, the Government is expected to announce on Thursday that it will reduce the red list, which currently had 54 countries on it including Mexico, Cuba and all of mainland South America.

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The FCDO said the change in policy follows the "improved public health in many countries" and the "decreased risk to British nationals" as a result of the vaccine rollout.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: "These rule tweaks will make travelling more straightforward, supporting businesses and families right across Britain - and allow more of us to see friends and loved ones with greater peace of mind.

"We're striking the right balance between keeping people safe which remains our priority and giving them the freedom to exercise personal responsibility, while supporting the travel sector as it continues to recover."

Full list of countries with relaxed travel advice

  • Algeria
  • Armenia
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • Benin
  • Comoros
  • Tokelau and Niue
  • Djibouti
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Fiji
  • Gambia
  • Guinea
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Liberia
  • Madagascar
  • Malaysia
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • Nauru
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Solomon Islands
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
  • Congo
  • American Samoa
  • French Polynesia
  • Ghana