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British holidaymakers could benefit from greater choice, and more competitive prices thanks to a review of travel regulations that cut red tape for travel operators.
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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
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.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
PAYE procedures to follow if you pay holiday pay in advance or run a holiday pay scheme for your employees.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
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.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and have all necessary vaccinations
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
Guidance on who to test for Zika virus infection and which samples to collect.
Holdover relief on gifts means you do not pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you give away business assets and some shares - eligibility, how it works, how to claim it
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
The Government Equalities Office has published guidance for service providers and their customers on the age discrimination ban, including an…
FCDO travel advice for the Dominican Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
This document provides guidance on how to calculate holiday pay for workers whose hours and / or pay are not fixed.
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