Travel Advisories
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Government crackdown on explicit deepfakes
Predators who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ could face prosecution as the Government bears down on vile online abuse. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Hundreds of thousands of Brits in rural villages and towns to benefit from UK government broadband boost
Around 131,000 homes and businesses across the country will no longer be stuck with slow internet speeds as the UK government’s rollout of gigabit connectivity races ahead. Read the original…
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Government sets out plan to secure the long-term future of steelmaking and safeguard steel communities
The Government has launched a new Steel Council, made up of steel sector leaders, industry experts, trade unions, trade associations and devolved governments. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel…
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Temporary suspension of business rates agents
Agents suspended as the VOA investigates a potential breach of its standards. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Tackling child sexual abuse
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper gave an oral statement about the government's commitment to tackle child sexual abuse and grooming gangs. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Applications are open to become a member of the IRP
Information on the live public appointments process for new Independent Reconfiguration Panel members Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness (“H5N1 bird flu”) has passed away. Read the original news at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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FCDO statement on DPRK missile launches: 6 January
The FCDO has released a statement following a ballistic missile launch by The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 6 January. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice…
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Parents and carers urged to help children start New Year healthy
UKHSA urges parents and carers to take these simple steps to ensure children make the healthiest start to the New Year. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK-led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet
Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of interest Read the original advice at Foreign Travel…