Travel Advisories
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British High Commission launches mentoring programme for budding journalists
The British High Commission on Tuesday announced the launch of the Chevening Mentoring Scheme for budding journalists. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Scottish Secretary responds to February Labour Market Statistics
As latest ONS figures show more Scots on the payroll than before the pandemic, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says we will continue to help people into work. Read the original…
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New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers
All service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Culture department expands its Northern regional presence
Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Manchester and the north east as the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) opens new offices as part of government…
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DIT announces top negotiating team for 2022
The International Trade Secretary has confirmed the latest line-up of Chief Trade Negotiators. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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COVID-19 rapid testing made easier for partially sighted people
New app and video-call support service with specially trained NHS Test and Trace staff will help partially sighted people to take lateral flow tests at home. Read the original advice…
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Agreement between UK and Scottish governments on Green Freeports in Scotland
Correspondence from Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy Kate Forbes on Green Freeports. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice…
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Community wall brightens up visitor hub for A1 improvement schemes
Visitors to the community hub for two major road schemes in the North East are now greeted by a cheery mural designed by locals. Read the original advice at Foreign…
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From the youngest apprentice to global specialist in less than three years
Nicole Huckerby joined National Highways in April 2018 and is now one of only 9,000 people around the world to gain an international benchmark in “business continuity” Read the original…
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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during January 2022 under Paris MOU.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ships remained under detention in UK ports during January 2022 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. Read…