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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
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…
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
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…
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Collective (group) passports - who they're for, how to apply and how to get a collective passport changed
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you are a representative of an overseas business or a representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation.
Information on using the app to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK.
Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
This database has been developed to help investigate online child sexual abuse offenders and protect the victims of abuse.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Product recall for a baby shark plush toy presenting a serious chemical risk and serious risk of choking and burns.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
You can apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa if your child attends an independent school in the UK.
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Information on using the app when applying to work, study or live in the UK.
This overview of the NHS newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP) explains how a baby’s hearing is tested, and the equipment used for the tests.
If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a free certificate in memory of your baby.
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