The UK government has removed several cities from the list of locations eligible for hardship payments for British diplomats. The cities removed include Santiago, Panama City, Pyongyang, Bamako, and Sarajevo. The Foreign Office has given civil servants extra payments for working in areas with high danger or health risks for the past 30 years.
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for Buenos Aires
UKPulse News DeskBritish diplomats in Buenos Aires and Santiago will no longer receive hardship payments for working in dangerous cities.
- The UK government has removed Santiago, Panama City, Pyongyang, Bamako, and Sarajevo from the list of cities eligible for hardship payments.
- The 144 locations still on the list include many trouble spots and popular holiday destinations.
- The Foreign Office has given civil servants extra payments for working in areas with high danger or health risks for the past 30 years.
Why this matters: Critics argue that taxpayers are footing the bill for destinations like Bali and Rio De Janeiro.
What this means for you: This change may affect the cost of living for British diplomats and their families in affected cities.