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

BBC World Friday 14 August 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read

Key Points

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

UK (LOCATION) Buenos Aires Civil (ORG)

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