We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
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...
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service and Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) software.
Monitor the progress of a patent application through search reports, open to the public inspection files, and caveats.
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Check the tariff classification for flavour pods.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.