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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
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.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
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...
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.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Listing of countries with a known occurrence of high consequence infectious disease (HCID).
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...
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Use these EU country codes, VAT numbers and foreign language letters to complete an EC Sales List (ESL).
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
A CV is a summary of your skills, achievements and experience that you use to apply for jobs. Check advice on what to include and how to make it stand out.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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