Travel Advisories
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44th Universal Periodic Review: UK Review on Colombia
The UK delivered a statement during Colombia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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UK supports Pacific Islands Forum’s 2050 Strategy as Minister for the Indo-Pacific visits New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Tonga
Indo-Pacific Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan is visiting New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji and Tonga from 8-15 November. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Possession of nitrous oxide is now illegal
Possession of ‘laughing gas’ is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years. Read the original advice at Foreign…
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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Development Consent Order: decision extension
The deadline for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine DCO decision has been extended until 7 March 2024. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Government drive to phase out smoking and tackle youth vaping attracts large response
Over 12,000 responses so far submitted on government proposals to create first ‘smokefree generation’, less than halfway through consultation period. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Sellafield engineering centre opens doors to cared for children
Children from across Cumberland with experience of care will get to try engineering activities at a special event hosted by Sellafield Ltd. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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UK and European Space Agency funding boost for satellite launch from Shetland
Satellite launch company RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) has received £3.5 million to support its plans to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. Read the original advice at…
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5th Japan-UK Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting
H.E. Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs and H.E. Mr. KIHARA Minoru, Minister of Defence of Japan, the Rt Hon James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and…
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Government slashes up to £1bn a year of business burdens
Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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UK cracks down on gold and oil networks propping up Russia’s war economy
Foreign Secretary announces 29 new sanctions UK sanctions targeting individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia’s gold, oil and strategic sectors. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)