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UK Tunisian death toll 'will top 30' Tunisia beach attack: British death toll 'will top 30'
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The number of Britons killed in Friday's Tunisian beach attack will rise to at least 30, the BBC understands. The death toll of Britons killed in the Tunisian gun attack will double to at least 30 once identification of victims is complete, the BBC understands.
The Foreign Office has put the official death toll at 15, but ministers said the number was likely to rise. The Queen sent her "sincere condolences" to victims' families, saying she was "shocked" at the attack.
The Queen has sent her "sincere condolences" to the families of the victims. Meanwhile, relatives of those who are injured or still missing anxiously await news of their loved ones.
Meanwhile, relatives of those who are injured or still missing anxiously await more news. A total of 38 people were killed when a man with links to the Islamic State group opened fire near Sousse.
Tunisian officials have said they are certain 23-year-old Seifeddine Rezgui had help in carrying out the attack.
Identification delay
The identification of British victims is taking time because of stringent Tunisian regulations, the BBC has been told.The identification of British victims is taking time because of stringent Tunisian regulations, the BBC has been told.
A senior government source said the coroner in the beach resort of Sousse requires medical or dental records in order to complete the formal identification process. A senior government source said the coroner in Sousse requires medical or dental records in order to complete the formal identification process.
Home Secretary Theresa May suggested officials were having difficulty identifying the British victims as many were not carrying identification. Home Secretary Theresa May suggested officials were having difficulty identifying the British victims as many were not carrying identification and because the injured were being moved between hospitals.
She said many would not have had passports with them on the beach and some victims were being moved between hospitals in the country. She said "every effort" was being made to ensure families were getting information that was "100% correct".
Investigations continue Scotland Yard said its investigation into the attack was "likely to be one of the largest counter-terrorism deployments" since the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings in London in 2005, which left 52 dead.
Scotland Yard says its investigation into the attack is "likely to be one of the largest counter-terrorism deployments" since the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings in London in 2005. The Met said the operation currently involved more than 600 officers and staff, with many sent to British airports to speak to hundreds of returning holidaymakers.
The Met said the operation currently involves more than 600 officers and staff, with many sent to British airports to speak to returning holidaymakers.
It has also deployed 16 officers to Tunisia, including forensic specialists and family liaison officers.It has also deployed 16 officers to Tunisia, including forensic specialists and family liaison officers.
Other countries affected by the shooting carried out by 23-year-old Seifeddine Rezgui, who had links with Islamic State, include Belgium, Germany and Ukraine. Three people from the Republic of Ireland were also killed. Gunman's family held
Gunman 'had help'
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible, and urged people to be vigilant.The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible, and urged people to be vigilant.
Mohammed Ali Aroui, a spokesman for Tunisia's Interior Ministry, told the AP news agency that investigators were "sure" Rezgui had help. The Tunisian government has brought in increased security measures, with army reservists to be deployed to tourist sites.
Interior ministry spokesman Mohamed Ali Aroui said investigators were "sure" Rezgui had accomplices.
They believe the suspected accomplices provided the Kalashnikov assault rifle to Rezgui and helped him get to the scene, Mr Ali Aroui told AP.
He said the attacker's father and three friends he lived with in Kairouan, where he studied, had been detained for questioning.He said the attacker's father and three friends he lived with in Kairouan, where he studied, had been detained for questioning.
The British victims The victims
The British victims have not been officially identified but the names of some have been confirmed by friends and family:The British victims have not been officially identified but the names of some have been confirmed by friends and family:
Three Irish people were also killed in the attack.
One Belgian and one German have been identified among the dead, the Tunisian health ministry has said, while Tunisians are also thought to have been killed.
At least 36 people were injured, some seriously.
Buckingham Palace earlier released a statement from the Queen saying: "Prince Philip and I were shocked to learn of the attack on British tourists in Tunisia on Friday.
"We send our sincere condolences to the families of those who were killed and our deepest sympathy to the people who are still fighting for their lives in hospital, and those who have been seriously injured.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those of all countries who have been affected by this terrible event."
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Holiday firms have put on extra flights on top of scheduled services for people wanting to return home. Flights to the country have also been cancelled.Holiday firms have put on extra flights on top of scheduled services for people wanting to return home. Flights to the country have also been cancelled.
Thomson and First Choice arranged 12 flights out of Tunisia on Sunday, while Jet2holidays and Jet2.com said they deployed three 235-seat aircraft to Tunisia on Saturday.
Tour operator Thomas Cook laid on two extra flights on Saturday and one on Sunday.Tour operator Thomas Cook laid on two extra flights on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Thomson had 12 flights out of Tunisia on Sunday to bring people home at the end of their holiday and repatriate others who wanted to return home at the earliest opportunity while Jet2holidays and Jet2.com said they deployed three 235-seat aircraft to Tunisia on Saturday.