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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.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
How to use a randomised controlled trial to evaluate your digital health product.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
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 quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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