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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) culture collections offer a range of products and services for medical science and laboratory healthcare use.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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,...
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
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...
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