# New Passport Rules Leave Brits Stranded | Leeds News

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Podcast: [Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leeds-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573170)
Published: 2026-07-17T14:14:28+00:00
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A 15-year-old British girl was stranded in Rome for six weeks, missing school, after new UK passport rules forced dual nationals to use only a British passport to enter — even if they held another valid one. The rule, implemented in February, requires UK or Irish passports or a costly £589 digital certificate, leaving families scrambling. Her father faced a frustrating bureaucratic maze across government departments, until an emergency travel document finally let her return home in May. Officials say full passports can now be issued in just eight days — but the chaos underscores how flawed systems can upend lives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/42e13c89909666b3

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