Travel Advisories
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New protections for British food and drink in Japan
UK secures special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas
The Defence Secretary visited British Army soldiers deployed in Estonia this Christmas to thank them for their service Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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The Lockerbie bombing
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has spoken about the Lockerbie bombing, on the 36th anniversary of the atrocity [21 December 2024] Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Pubgoers given choice to prove age with phones next year in boost for high street and hospitality sectors
People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year. Read the original advice…
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Complete ban on bee killing pesticides moves forward
• Government sets out plans to end the use of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten vital pollinators Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Homegrown seed to kickstart new generation of Douglas fir trees
Groundbreaking breeding programme to develop new generation of British grown Douglas fir trees after decades of research. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Housing measures introduced in parts of Yorkshire and the East to protect poultry and other captive birds
From noon on 23 December, keepers in East Riding of Yorkshire, City of Kingston Upon Hull, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk must follow the housing order Read the original advice at…
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The UK will continue to work closely with UNOWAS to build peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Appointment of Lord Mandelson as the next British Ambassador to the United States of America
The Prime Minister has today confirmed the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America. Read the original advice at Foreign…
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The UK calls on all parties to the conflict to refrain from obstructing MONUSCO operations: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on renewing MONUSCO’s mandate. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice…