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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...
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 much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
How schools can share daily attendance data.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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