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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
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,...
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,...
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
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...
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Niger is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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