Travel Advisories
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Level 1 – Western Equine Encephalitis Virus in Argentina
There are reports of confirmed and probable human cases of Western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV) infection in rural areas of several provinces in Argentina with WEEV activity in horses. Read…
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Air strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen
On 11 January, Royal Air Force aircraft joined coalition forces in striking a number of facilities used by the Houthi rebel faction in Yemen to attack shipping in the southern…
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PM statement on strikes against Houthi military targets: 12 January 2024
The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Famous Downing Street corridor showcases collection of Newcastle artworks
Artworks from the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle chosen to adorn the corridors of Number 10 Downing Street. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Brazil: Carnival 2024
Brazil’s annual Carnival festivals take place in February, with the Rio Carnival scheduled for 9 February – 17 February 2024. These events are usually associated with an influx of foreign visitors…
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We remain concerned by violence against human rights defenders, women and social leaders in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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North-west plays critical role in Ukraine’s fight for freedom
UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from £2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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The CMA’s approach to digital markets regulation
Remarks by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, delivered during the January 2024 Concurrences Tech Antitrust Conference, Palo Alto, USA. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Ministry of Justice confirms sale of former Reading Prison site
The Ministry of Justice has today (11 January 2024) confirmed the sale of the former Reading Prison site to a non-profit organisation, the Ziran Education Foundation. Read the original advice…
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Government seeks views on new pay scale for NHS nurses
A call for evidence will collate feedback from across the health sector on the merits of a separate pay structure Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)