Travel Advisories
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Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated
Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%, and deaths have increased by 43% globally (compared to 2021). This takes the estimated…
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Can robot dogs programmed with AI find hidden explosive devices?
Forty programmers demonstrated how AI-enabled robotic dogs could carry out potentially dangerous tasks that would otherwise be undertaken by Army bomb disposal experts at the Defence AI Centre (DAIC) sponsored…
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Address by Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on Georgia: UK response, November 2023
Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms UK support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls on Russia to cease hybrid tactics against Georgia. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice…
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Russia is using food as a weapon of war and attacking Ukraine’s critical national infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia is attacking Ukrainian ports and critical national infrastructure in an attempt to strangle the Ukrainian economy and deprive Ukraine of electricity, heat and water.…
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Plans for Keighley and Stockbridge flood defences on show
Proposals for a new flood defence scheme for Keighley and Stockbridge are on show at a community event this month. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Government takes further steps to tackle disruption if strikes called over Christmas
The Government has today taken further steps to ensure essential public services remain open during industrial action. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Boss of collapsed energy supplier hit with 6-year ban
Former director of Extra Energy Supply is now banned from running a business. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Additional support materials for GCSE exams in 2024
The Department has asked Ofqual to make arrangements to continue providing formulae and equation sheets for GCSE exams in 2024. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Children’s charities and free speech groups could be allowed to submit super-complaints to Ofcom to keep internet safe
Suyer-complaints process is designed to help Ofcom stay on top of systemic harmful trends and emerging threats. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Foreign flagged ships detained in the UK during October 2023 under Paris MOU.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that four foreign flagged ship remained under detention in UK ports at the end of October after failing Paris MOU Port State…