Also in the news...
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.
UK-Washington trade and investment highlights
Information about jobs in the state of Washington supported by UK companies, and Washingtonian exports to the UK.
The US and UK have a strong trade relationship worth more than $260 billion a year, and a total of $1 trillion invested in each other’s economies. This relationship plays a pivotal role in Washington’s economy and supports thousands of jobs in the state.
Washington jobs supported by UK companies
23,000 Washingtonians employed by UK subsidiaries in 2018
18,990 jobs are supported by exports from Washington to the UK worth $3.6 billion in 2019.
Value of exports to the UK from Washington
The UK was the 5th largest export market for Washington in 2019
Total value of Washington goods exports to the UK $1.8 billion
Total value of Washington services exports to the UK $1.8 billion