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The United Kingdom has joined with its international partners to condemn malicious cyber activity by the Russian Intelligence Services.
Response to request for information on pseudonyms, nick names, code names and alternative names for ministers, MPs, officials and other individuals known to DECC.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
You do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name. But…
You need to be 16 or over to make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll. Some…
You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it at the Royal…
To change the name of a child under 18 you can either: make an unenrolled…
This document contains useful information about Russia which will assist His Majesty’s Passport Office staff process passport applications.
10 Downing Street is the official residence and the office of the British Prime Minister. The office helps the Prime Minister to establish and deliver the government’s overall strategy and policy priorities, and to communicate the government’s policies to Parliament,...
Advice on writing clear notices and maximising replies to your FSNs.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Get personalised careers advice and information. Take a skills assessment, explore career profiles, find a course, and get advice on CVs, cover letters and job interviews.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations
Find out how to complete and submit an Other Interest (OI) return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file.
A collection of guidance about how to protect and enforce your intellectual property. Including information on infringement, counterfeiting and piracy.
Form to register a child under 18 as a British overseas territories citizen: form MN2.
Information for HM Passport Office staff about countries and territories beginning with the letters G to L.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
New online form for applications.
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