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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
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,...
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 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
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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...
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Information for prospective growers of low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), for the production of seed and fibre only.
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you've been offered a job in a faith community - eligibility, extend or switch, knowledge of English, bring your family
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
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