24 January 2012: The Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  Read more.

08 November 2011:   The U.S. Embassy London advises U.S. citizens that on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 a number of demonstrations, listed below, are likely to cause considerable congestion in central London and the City of London, most significantly a protest organized by the National Campaign against Fees and Cuts.  Read more.

12 October 2011:  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. actions following the disruption of a plot, linked to Iran, to commit a significant terrorist act in the United States.  Read more.

03 October 2011: The Department of State has issued a Worldwide Travel Alert.  Read more.

06 September 2011: In light of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Department of State has issued a travel alert.  Read More

26 July 2011: The Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.  Read more

The latest UK-specific travel information is available from www.travel.state.gov and remember: in a medical emergency, or if you need the police, dial 999.