Travel advice for UK nationals headed to Egypt has been loosened by the Foreign Office.

The news comes after the agency had advised that all but essential travel to the Egyptian cities of Cairo, Suez and Alexandria should be avoided due to the massive recent political unrest. The advisory was put on the agency’s website on the 28th of January, but has since been removed.

A spokesman for the Foreign Office noted that the situation had improved immensely since longstanding President Hosni Mubarak opted to step down as demanded by the protesters. He said that the British embassy in Cairo and the Alexandria consulate had been closely monitoring the situation and have said that the protests have ended and that Egyptian cities have become increasingly calm.

Meanwhile PM David Cameron said Egyptians had an excellent opportunity to promote democracy. He also spoke out against violence in Libya, where clashes continue as Colonel Muammar Gaddafi stands firm and continues to fight protesters.

The UK was among nations that issued no advice to travellers headed to the Red Sea resorts during the protests, however Dutch and German officials had done so, as had a number of other countries. A number of Britons proceeded to visit Sharm el-Sheikh and surrounding areas throughout the events.