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Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
How to get fast-track approval of medical devices during COVID-19.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
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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.
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