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Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
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.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Guidance on the 2011 cancellation of identity cards, and information about new suppliers working with the Identity and Passport Service.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
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