Travel Advisories
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Thousands more to train in future tech like AI as government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skill-up UK
Science Secretary Michelle Donelan outlined plans to upskill millions across the UK in AI, quantum and beyond in a speech at the Maths Summit in London. Read the original advice…
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PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 12 March 2024
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, this afternoon. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on Human Rights Defenders
Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. UK statement at HRC55. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Countering Terrorism
Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. UK statement at HRC55. Read the original advice at Foreign…
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Scope of measure on glass fibre amended after TRA recommendation
A countervailing measure on continuous glass fibre products from Egypt has been varied to remove mats made of glass fibre filaments. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Ministry of Defence funds 2 new Centres for Doctoral Training
These centres will enable novel research and provide a future pipeline of trained research staff in critical technology areas for defence. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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New government-backed nature funding platform sees first corporate donations in major step for green finance
Lloyds Banking Group provides £250,000 funding to three nature restoration projects in England through the ‘Projects for Nature online’ platform Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Modified MAGEC X system for early onset scoliosis treatment can now be used in the UK
The UK suspension of the MAGEC system (modified MAGEC X system only) has been lifted as of 23 February 2024 Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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UK and Irish local authorities come together to work on place branding
Local authorities from Ireland and the UK gather in Dublin on 12 March 2024 in an event organised by British Embassy Dublin to discuss the topic of ‘place branding’. Read…
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Energy security strategy
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, sets out energy security strategy at Chatham House. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)