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What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
The British Consulate General in San Francisco maintains and develop relations between the UK and the USA.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
Employment rates for different ethnic groups in England, Wales and Scotland.
Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.
Register as a British citizen if you live in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post and have certain other types of British nationality.
Apply for citizenship if you have a British overseas territories parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Historic England is the government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment, championing historic places and helping people to understand, value and care for them.
Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
The British Film Institute (BFI) is the lead organisation for film in the UK and use Lottery funds to support film production, distribution, education and audience development. Since 1933 they’ve cared for the BFI National Archive, and celebrated the best...
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
A checklist from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to help British people prepare for travelling and staying safe abroad.
FCDO travel advice for Mali. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
We boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space. UK Space Agency is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
Where you can work, your rights, healthcare, tax and National Insurance payments.
Tax and customs on personal belongings when you move to the UK permanently or temporarily - shipping, tax and duty
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
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