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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,...
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,...
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
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...
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
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
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
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...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
A collection of case studies showing how businesses have used copyright protection to create value from their ideas.
The Coronation Roll is the official record of the Monarch’s accession and crowning.
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The process of taking or giving evidence from abroad for UK court cases and rules on which countries allow it.
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