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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 how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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.
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.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
What you need to do to work and operate in the aviation industry.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety in the UK, determining policy for the use of airspace, the economic regulation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, the licensing and financial fitness of airlines and...
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Argentina is subject to transit control for military goods and restrictions for controlled goods and technology.
Benin is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
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