Travel Advisories
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Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on World Press Freedom Day
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition today issued the following statement for World Press Freedom Day: Today, we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom around the world.…
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Letter from Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: 2 May 2020
Stay at home Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home) If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from…
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Communities Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 2 May 2020
Good afternoon, Welcome to the Coronavirus press conference from Downing Street. I’m joined by Dr Jenny Harries, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England. Today’s data shows that: 1,129,907 tests for…
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Emergency funding to support most vulnerable in society during pandemic
More than £76 million extra funding to support most vulnerable in society during pandemic Funding for charities to support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, vulnerable children and their families and victims of modern slavery…
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Dame Louise Casey to spearhead government taskforce on rough sleeping during pandemic
New taskforce to advise Government on next steps of emergency response to support vulnerable rough sleepers during the pandemic; Team of experts to advise councils on plans to support rough…
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E3 and Netherlands Foreign Ministers Statement on World Press Freedom Day
Today, we celebrate the crucial role journalists play around the world. This year’s theme “Journalism without fear or favour” emphasises the importance of taking action to secure independent journalism as…
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Thailand
See Travel for additional restrictions in place in Phuket due to COVID-19. Driver’s permit To drive a car or motorcycle in Thailand, you’ll need a valid Australian driver’s licence for the…
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Ghana
Kidnapping Criminals increasingly target Westerners, especially women, for violent crime. This includes kidnapping. In June 2019, two foreigners were kidnapped in Kumasi. To protect yourself from kidnapping: be particularly alert…
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Senegal
COVID-19 There are reports of anti-COVID-19 hostility towards foreigners. Pay attention to your personal safety and surroundings. Officials or people posing as officials, may try to detain or extort money…
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Cyprus
The following information will only apply once COVID-19 travel restrictions are lifted. Travel in the north Turkish-Cypriot authorities in the north issue residence permits, identity cards and other documents. Be…