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The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
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...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
When tests to detect COVID-19 are commonly used (use cases) and what to consider when deciding which type of test to employ.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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.
How to tax employee expenses for entertaining clients.
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