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Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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,...
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
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,...
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...
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.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
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...
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Find out who can get a free rapid lateral flow test, how to use the test and what your test result means.
Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Get information on teacher training courses, funding, pay scales and how to make a great application
Information on variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
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