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Foreign travel advice Indonesia
FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Indonesia.
Foreign travel advice Romania
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 24 April 2024 Updated: 23 April 2024 Latest update: Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under 'Laws and cultural differences' subheading on the 'Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice The Gambia
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice China
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
Guidance Living in South Korea
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and more.
Supporting UK business in Australia
Speech by HE Paul Madden, British High Commissioner to Australia, to UK Business Lunch Group in Sydney
I’d like to use this opportunity to reflect on what we do to support Business, as it’s a very big part of the British government’s activity here in Australia. I’m very clear that, given the need to promote jobs and growth in the UK economy, my government’s highest priority for me and my fellow Ambassadors around the world is to promote British business. Personally I have quite a lot of relevant background on this with an MBA, my time as a Managing Director at UKTI HQ, and a secondment to an international bank. Read the rest of the speech here