Navy to rescue hundreds of influencers and stranded expats from Dubai warzone

The RFA Lyme Bay is being placed on ‘heightened readiness’ to help stranded Brits (Picture: PA)

An evacuation ship is set to be deployed to help stranded British tourists and expats in Dubai.

The RFA Lyme Bay is being placed on ‘heightened readiness’ to be sent to the eastern Mediterranean to help Brits stuck in the Middle East.

The Ministry of Defence said: ‘As part of prudent planning, we have taken the decision to bring RFA Lyme Bay to heightened readiness as a precaution...