UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires

BBC Politics Friday 14 August 2026, 16:42 UTC 1 min read

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Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.

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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires

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