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The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
There are 6 different types of British nationality. These are: British…
You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re…
British overseas territories citizenship was called ‘British dependent…
You became a British overseas citizen on 1 January 1983 if both of these…
Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom…
Someone who was a British overseas territories citizen by connection with…
You would have become a British protected person on 1 January 1983 if you:…
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, tax credits, Learner Support.
You can get help with the cost of childcare through: Tax Free Childcare in…
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s…
Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any…
If you already claim tax credits, you can add an extra amount of Working…
You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re…
The following schemes are closed to new applicants: childcare vouchers…
School or sixth form You could get weekly payments through Care to Learn…
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Guidance on how to apply for an electric vehicle chargepoint grant if you rent any residential property or own a flat.
Check if you're automatically a British citizen - it depends on where and when you were born and your parents' immigration status.
Find out about exporting products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, dairy and fish, live animals, plants and plant products.
National Concessionary Fuel Scheme provides free solid fuel to ex-employees of NCB and BCC - what you'll get, eligibility and applying
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