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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
This collection brings together all documents relating to BIS Permanent Secretary and Government Chief Scientific Adviser data.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Find out how to apply for authority to give an employee foreign tax credit relief if you're a UK employer and you send an employee to work abroad.
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