Travel Advisories
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War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge
The Government has today stepped up its fight against single-use plastics by confirming that the plastic carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers from April 2021. Since the…
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Transport Secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all
new plans set out to boost safety and make journeys more accessible for disabled people and parents review found third of people with visual impairments and almost half of wheelchair…
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Crackdown on private car parking firms will eliminate unfair fines
Communities Secretary launches crack down on rogue private parking firms New Appeals Charter will eliminate fines for motorists who make genuine errors or have mitigating circumstances Implementing a tiered system…
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Missing but not forgotten
Today marks the ninth “International Day of the Disappeared”. This is a day for people across the world to pause and think of those who are missing. To lose any…
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Joint Statement on the use of violence and repression in Belarus
Recalling our earlier comments and statements, we stand in solidarity with the people of Belarus who demand respect for fundamental freedoms and basic human rights through free and fair elections.…
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Foreign Secretary commits to more effective and accountable aid spending under new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Taxpayers will see more value from aid spending following reforms to the independent body that scrutinises UK aid, the Foreign Secretary announced today (29th August). Following the merger of the…
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UK military dog to receive PDSA Dickin Medal after tackling Al Qaeda insurgents
During a dangerous operation in 2019, three-year-old Belgian Shepherd Malinois Kuno and his handler were deployed in support of specialist UK and host nation forces on a compound raid against…
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UK government provides over £140 million of support for exports to Ghana
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has today announced it will provide over £140 million of financing to support UK exports to Ghana and help secure export opportunities for UK companies on…
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Funding boost for artificial intelligence in NHS to speed up diagnosis of deadly diseases
Extra £50 million investment in diagnostic centres of excellence which will develop artificial intelligence to diagnose disease Centres will boost diagnostic capabilities, improve outcomes for millions of patients, and free…
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All possible measures to be taken before schools and colleges close
Today (28 August) the government has published detailed guidance for schools on contingency planning for areas with local lockdowns in place. The guidance sets out that all possible measures should…