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10th June 2026 Issue no. 805

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Foreigners have been banned from visiting Big Ben over security fears

According to a report in the Daily Mail tourists from abroad will no longer be allowed to tour the world famous London landmark.

They have now been banned due to mounting security problems. Clearance checks for foreigners which were to ensure that terrorists could not target the historic clock tower became too complex and costly. British citizens are still allowed to visit Big Ben, but must first apply by writing to their MP.

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