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You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
The British Library (BL) is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s largest libraries. Its collections include more than 150 million items, in over 400 languages including books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, music scores, newspapers, patents,...
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