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Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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...
FCDO travel advice for Honduras. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
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,...
Pharmacovigilance system requirements
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...
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
FCDO travel advice for British Indian Ocean Territory. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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