British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after return flight blocked over UK border rules

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lisa O’CarrollMarch 19, 2026 at 02:31 PM
British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after return flight blocked over UK border rules

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A 16-year-old British schoolgirl is stranded in Denmark after being denied boarding on a flight back to London on March 8th due to new UK border rules affecting dual nationals. Hanne, a British and Norwegian dual national, was visiting her father in Copenhagen and was traveling with her Norwegian mother. She was stopped because she did not yet have her British passport, which she had applied for prior to the trip. The family was unaware of the recent rule change requiring British dual nationals to enter the UK on a British passport. The girl is now facing a potential six-week wait for her passport, causing her to miss crucial school time before her GCSE exams. Her MP has called for intervention, criticizing the government's handling of the situation and the stress caused to affected families.

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