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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
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,...
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Information on variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Sets out COVID-19 testing for hospice patients and staff.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
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