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Lloyd Figgins

@LloydFiggins

Overseas Security Advisor | Author of The Travel Survival Guide | Media Commentator | Occasional Ocean Rower

 Oxford, UK
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Joined March 2012
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I wrote a book once. It did rather well. Happy #WorldBookDay
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Are you prepared for the EU’s Entry & Exit System? Read our essential guide (especially if you’re travelling on a British passport) to stay ahead of the game this summer. #travelsafety #travelsecurity #travelriskmanagement thetripgroup.com/the-eus-ent…
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Always enjoy it when Amazon tries to sell me a copy of my own book. 🙄 Although at 27% off, I could be tempted…
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I wonder if it stole his pocket money too?
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@SkyNews27 Dec 2023
A Tesla engineer was injured by a robot that pinned him to the wall at the company's giant factory in Texas, according to reports. 🔗 Read more news.sky.com/story/tesla-wor…
Tesla worker injured by robot that 'pinned' him to wall with its claws at car company's Texas...

Tesla worker injured by robot that 'pinned' him to wall with its claws at car company's Texas...

The engineer left a "trail of blood" when he escaped from the robot's claws, according to reports from a witness at the Tesla giga factory in Texas.

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Good to see Amazon recommending something they think I “might like”. Equally pleasing to see a book I wrote to help keep people safe is still doing its job. #travel #travelsafety #travelsecurity #travelriskmanagement
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Lebanon turns red, as UK FCDO advises British citizens to leave the country now. #travelsafety #travelsecurity #evacuationplanning #travelriskmanagement #Lebanon
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Flights from London Luton Airport suspended following fire. #travelsafety #travelriskmanagement news.sky.com/story/luton-air…
Luton Airport fire: Massive blaze causes terminal car park to partially collapse

Luton Airport fire: Massive blaze causes terminal car park to partially collapse

Four firefighters and one member of airport staff are in hospital after the fire broke out on Tuesday.

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Good morning from #Oxfordshire
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Gabonese military officers claim they have seized power. Loud gunfire heard in capital, Libreville and borders closed. #travelsecurity #travelsafety #travelriskmanagement aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/30…
Gabon President Bongo detained in coup attempt after winning third term

Gabon President Bongo detained in coup attempt after winning third term

Television announcement comes shortly after incumbent Ali Bongo is declared president for a third term.

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The current evacuations caused by wildfires in Greece demonstrate why you need a grab bag with you at all times. #travelsafety #travelsecurity #evacuation #greece #wildfires #travelriskmanagement
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Massive congratulations to Gabon for breaking into an otherwise European dominated Top 10 of beer consuming countries. #Gabon #Beer
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Incredible #thunderstorm over south #Oxfordshire right now. It’s loud too… 😳
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Tune in tonight at 6:30pm on Channel 5, there’s some cracking stories lined up…👇
Simon Withington (@ShowbizSimonW) profile pictureSimon Withington@ShowbizSimonW11 Jun 2023
Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the water...🛳️⚓ New: When Cruising Goes Horribly Wrong voiced by @Nicki_Chapman. Tonight 6.30pm Channel 5. Featuring @lucrezianews @missheaney @benhillmantv @LloydFiggins @stef_scoop @lisaminot Simon Calder etc
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Wildfires close a number of North American airports. #travelsafety #travelsecurity #travelriskmanagement reuters.com/business/environ…
US East Coast blanketed in veil of smoke from Canadian fires

US East Coast blanketed in veil of smoke from Canadian fires

Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed and millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors on Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted...

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In our recent poll 81% of respondents considered situational awareness as the most important topic to teach those working overseas. Interestingly, 0% regarded accommodation security as a priority. Why do you think this is? #travelsafety #travelsecurity #travelriskmanagement
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US to remove final Covid-19 restrictions for travellers. #usa #covid #restrictions #travelhealth #travelsafety #travelriskmanagement reuters.com/world/us/us-end-…
US to end COVID vaccination requirements on May 11 for foreign travelers, federal workers

US to end COVID vaccination requirements on May 11 for foreign travelers, federal workers

The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on...

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Why the FBI are advising against the use of public charging points. #travelsafety #travelsecurity #cybersecurity news-sky-com.cdn.ampproject.…
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Where we have a choice of airline it allows us not to fly with those who continually provide a poor service. There are certain airlines I simply refuse to fly with.
The Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group (@TheTripGroup) profile pictureThe Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group@TheTripGroup10 Apr 2023
Flight delays can have significant knock-on effects for travellers. Find out which airlines were last year’s worst offenders on departures from the UK. news.sky.com/story/which-sho…
Which short-haul airline was ranked UK's worst for delays last year?

Which short-haul airline was ranked UK's worst for delays last year?

A travel expert says the regulator - the Civil Aviation Authority - should be given tougher powers to deal with poor airline behaviour.

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Our Training & Consultancy Services allow our clients to stay at the cutting edge of #travelriskmanagement & provide the essential skills to stay safe at home & abroad. #travel #riskmanagement #training #staysafe #travelsafety #travelsecurity thetripgroup.com/training-co…

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What happens in Nigeria will have an impact on the wider west African region. #nigeria #election #africa #security
The Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group (@TheTripGroup) profile pictureThe Travel Risk & Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group@TheTripGroup25 Feb 2023
What you need to know about Nigeria’s presidential election. news.sky.com/story/nigeria-e… Nigeria election: All you need to know as Africa's most populous nation votes #nigeria #election #travelsecurity #travelriskmanagement #africa
Nigeria election: All you need to know as Africa's most populous nation votes for new president

Nigeria election: All you need to know as Africa's most populous nation votes for new president

Nigeria's economy has been going through a torrid time and voters will be hoping a new president can turn things around for the country's 213 million people.

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