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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.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Details of General Licences issued by OFSI
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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...
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Use these forms if you import, export, or move goods through the UK.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
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,...
When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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