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Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
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,...
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in 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,...
This page provides information about some of the actions you may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you are returning to the UK permanently.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
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...
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
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.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Protocols and procedures for testing the distinctiveness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of certain agricultural and vegetable plants.
Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
You must tell DVLA if you have a brain abscess, cyst or encephalitis - download the correct form to let them know
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
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