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UK ends hardship payments for diplomats worldwide, 144 roles

8/15/2026

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The United Kingdom will end hardship payments for diplomats, including Buenos Aires, Santiago, Panama City, Pyongyang, Bamako and Sarajevo.
Conservative chairman Kevin Hollinrake said allowances are unfair and pledged to cut service if his party wins.
Lord Wood of Anfield said assessments consider security, climate and health breaks.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said the scheme still covers 144 places, including Bali, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, Cape Town and Muscat.

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The United Kingdom will end hardship payments for diplomats, including Buenos Aires, Santiago, Panama City, Pyongyang, Bamako and Sarajevo.
Conservative chairman Kevin Hollinrake said allowances are unfair and pledged to cut service if his party wins.
Lord Wood of Anfield said assessments consider security, climate and health breaks.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said the scheme still covers 144 places, including Bali, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, Cape Town and Muscat.