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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 to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
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 if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The T29 exemption allows you to treat non-hazardous pesticide washings before disposing of them to land.
Publish your code and use open source to improve transparency, flexibility and accountability.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for customers visiting HM Passport Office.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Diseases and health problems in sheep and goats, including foot and mouth disease (FMD), scrapie and lead poisoning
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Goods that are controlled and how to get licences for them, the UK Strategic Export Control Lists, dealing with the Export Control Organisation (ECO).
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
How contracting authorities can find approved specialist providers and award contracts for decontamination services in relation to a CBRN or major HazMat incident.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
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