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The official report of all Parliamentary debates. Find Members, their contributions, debates, petitions and divisions from published Hansard reports dating back over 200 years.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
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