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Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply
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 quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
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,...
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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 Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
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...
Find out about the changes if you are exporting personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apply for a Secondment Worker visa to work for a UK organisation as part of a high-value contract - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
The New Active Substance Work Sharing Initiative (NASWSI) has successfully approved several medicines through this international collaboration and continues to foster cooperation and strong relationships between its Access partners. The Biosimilar Work Sharing Initiative (BSWSI) builds on this success.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Guidance and information about high consequence infectious diseases and their management in England.
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Nigeria is subject to regional controls governing small arms and light weapons.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
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