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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,...
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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
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...
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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