Dominic Raab advises UK public to avoid all non-essential travel

Foreign secretary says dramatic step necessary to fight spread of coronavirus

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The UK foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has advised the British public to avoid non-essential travel anywhere in the world for at least 30 days as the government steps up its battle against Covid-19.

Raab said the dramatic decision followed on from the prime minister's announcement on Monday that all members of the public should avoid non-essential social contact.