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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,...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Apply for changes to your marketing authorisation, including minor variations type IA and IB, major variations type II and extensions.
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
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 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...
Make sure that domains that do not send email cannot be used for spoofing.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Pharmacovigilance system requirements
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
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.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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