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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.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
The Royal Mint (RM) is the world’s leading export mint, making coins and medals for an average of 60 countries every year. However, its first responsibility is to make and distribute United Kingdom coins as well as to supply blanks...
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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.
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.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
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,...
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
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