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How schools can enrol iPads in Apple School Manager (ASM), set up iPads and make the most out of them.
Website of the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
UK border control - passport checks, visas for entering, customs, transiting and layovers.
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Guidance and support on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Northern Ireland.
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
List of fees for consular information in the USA.
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
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.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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...
Guidance if you are in the USA and you need to find out how to apply for a UK visa.
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