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Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
You need a digital photo to apply for a passport online. You must get a…
You need 2 identical printed photos if you are applying for a passport…
Get a passport for your child or baby - renewals and first child passports, application form, supporting paperwork, eligibility, costs
You apply for a child passport if your child is under 16. It costs £57.50…
If your child has never had a British passport you must apply for a first…
You can apply to renew a child passport online or by post. If your child’s…
If your child’s passport has been lost or stolen, you can apply for a…
If your child’s passport is damaged, you’ll need to apply for a…
Your child will need to get a new passport if they’ve changed their name.…
If your child was adopted in the UK Your child can get a British passport…
Children born through surrogacy As well as your other documents, you need…
Product recall for a baby shark plush toy presenting a serious chemical risk and serious risk of choking and burns.
Resources for individuals and organisations to download to support buying toys safely this Christmas.
Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates
Product Safety Report for Baby Swaddle Blanket Sleep Bag presenting a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.
Product Recall for Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Recall for Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions presenting a risk of injuries.
The Home Secretary hosted an event with the Internet Watch Foundation, and committed to clamp down on the spread of AI-generated child sex abuse material.
Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children's social services.
Product Safety Report for Baby Walker 608-1 presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
Product Safety Report for Baby Walker sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product recall for Konges Sloejd Baby Mirror KS2497 presenting a risk of injuries due to the potential for young infants to cut themselves.
Product Safety Report for JINTN Giraffe and Swan Baby Hugging Sleeping Pillow presenting a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.
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