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Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
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Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
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.
Guidance to help organisations choose a monitoring approach for stack emissions to air that meets Environment Agency and MCERTS requirements (formerly part of M2).
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Check the tariff classification for four-wheeled vehicles powered by an electric motor fitted with a hydraulic lifting device and telescopic jib.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
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