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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Find data and analysis from Census 2021 and earlier censuses.
We are here to make digital government simpler, clearer and faster for everyone. GDS is part of the Cabinet Office .
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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...
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HM Land Registry information about searches, fees and forms.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Keep your contact details with HM Land Registry up to date.
We help people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. CMA is a non-ministerial department.
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Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Guidance, application forms and protocols for plant breeders' rights, national listing, seed certification and farmed saved seed.
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