Travel Advisories
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New 95% mortgage scheme launches
A new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Russia: UK expresses concern over worsening health of Alexey Navalny
The Foreign Office has expressed concern over the condition of Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalny, whose health is reportedly worsening in prison. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice…
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UK supports Czech efforts to expose Russian malign activity
The Foreign Secretary condemns the reckless and dangerous actions of the Russian intelligence services in Czech Republic. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Festival Republic joins Government pilot programme with a live gig to trial the safe return of fans
On Sunday 2 May, Festival Republic will host an outdoor gig at Sefton Park, Liverpool, as the latest event to join the government’s Events Research Programme to get large audiences…
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UK aid and Unilever reach one billion people with global hygiene campaign to tackle Covid-19
A hygiene campaign launched by the Government and Unilever to tackle Covid-19 has now reached one billion people. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Letter from Lord Evans, Chair of the Committee, to the Prime Minister about Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests
Lord Evans, Chair, has written to the Prime Minister regarding the Committee's ongoing review and the role of the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests. Read the original advice at Foreign…
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UN Security Council signals support for Libyan interim Government of National Unity
The UNSC adopted a resolution in support of the interim Government of National Unity, underscoring the need for December elections and a full implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement. Read the…
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Review into the Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance in Government – Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference for the Review into the Development and Use of Supply Chain Finance (and associated schemes) in Government. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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JCVI issues new advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women
The JCVI has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based on their age and clinical risk…
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Sentencing of pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong: FCDO statement
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office comments on the sentencing of Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)