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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
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Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
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,...
Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Marburg virus is a Filovirus which, along with Ebola virus, can cause a severe and often fatal viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Find out about changes to the deemed domicile rules for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax from 6 April 2017.
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...
How someone in Poland can get documents prepared, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
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