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Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Use this form to transform your Madrid Protocol Designation to a UK Trade Mark application.
The Traffic Commissioner for London and the South East's written decision for Hi-Stanford Scaffolding Ltd (OK2042641)
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
This Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) COVID-19 page provides important advice and updates for service parents.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information about how many laptops, and tablets and 4G routers we have delivered or dispatched to local authorities, and academy trusts and FE colleges.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
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