UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Summary
The UK government has removed hardship bonuses for diplomats posted in Buenos Aires, Santiago, and other cities. These payments have been given for over 30 years to compensate diplomats for dangers or difficulties in their work locations.Key Facts
- British diplomats in six cities, including Buenos Aires and Santiago, no longer receive hardship payments.
- Hardship payments are for working in places with risks like high crime, danger, or poor air quality.
- Other cities removed from the list include Panama City, Pyongyang, Bamako, and Sarajevo.
- The list still includes 144 locations, such as Bali, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, and Cape Town.
- In 2009, the highest hardship payments were for Karachi (£26,647) and Abuja (£14,804).
- Buenos Aires hardship payment in 2009 was £1,517; Santiago’s was £777.
- The Foreign Office says these payments cover extra costs and challenges of living overseas in tough locations.
- Conservative politicians criticize the payments, calling them unfair to taxpayers.
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