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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 to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
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
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