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The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.
Guidance and support on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Northern Ireland.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
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