Travel Advisories
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New Chair appointed to Advisory Committee on the Government Art Collection
The Permanent Secretary to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Sir Richard Heaton as the new Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Government Art Collection for…
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Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman: letter to Select Committee on preferred candidate
Announcement of the preferred candidate for the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, and extension of the interim Ombudsman’s term of office. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice…
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Using AI to help identify long stay patients and improve outcomes
New tool uses artificial intelligence to assess hospital data and help predict patients at risk of becoming long stayers, with resulting negative implications. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel…
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Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman preferred candidate
The Minister for Local Government, Lee Rowley, has confirmed that the government’s preferred candidate is Amerdeep Somal. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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OPSS intervenes following gas hob safety issue
Nine UK gas hob manufacturers have committed to undertake a corrective action programme to make certain hobs safe, as a result of an investigation by OPSS. Read the original advice…
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British High Commissioner gifts state-of-the-art airport security scanners to Pakistan
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE attended a ceremony to handover two airport security scanners on 31 August 2023 Read the original advice at Foreign Travel Advice (UK)
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Apprentices kick-start careers in Cumbria as gigabit broadband rollout gathers pace
The first cohort of Cumbrian apprentices are now in training for telecoms jobs of the future, following millions of pounds of investment from the UK government. Read the original advice…
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Government clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees to help customers cut the costs of living
A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living. Read the original advice at Foreign Travel…
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New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa
UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, will announce new projects worth £49m during a visit to Kenya for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit. Read the original advice at…
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UK announces £500,000 to help save lives in Bangladesh through stronger disaster management
The UK is providing £500,000 (more than 6 Crores and 90 Lacs Taka) to UN Resident Coordinator’s Office to support disaster preparedness, response and recovery in Bangladesh. Read the original…