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Find out how local authorities can set up a Google domain for care leavers and children with a social worker.
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.
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
Use this form to file a translation in connection with a European patent or a European patent application
Use an OGEL to export controlled dual-use or military goods, software and technology overseas.
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.
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.
Export controls on goods that can be used for torture or capital punishment.
How to apply for an exemption to use a restricted substance to manufacture electrical and electronic equipment.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
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