PoliticsUK diplomats lose hardship bonus for postings to Buenos Aires

The UK government has removed Buenos Aires, Santiago and four other locations from the list qualifying for hardship payments. Conservatives criticised taxpayers funding allowances for some popular destinations, while the Foreign Office defended the scheme as support and compensation for staff and families serving in difficult overseas environments.

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