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Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
The Civil Service People Plan 2024-27 sets out a long-term vision of capable leadership, efficiency and reformed recruitment
Exceptional Assistance Measures (EAM) provide additional practical support to British nationals affected by terrorist attacks overseas, and their families
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Apply for British citizenship in special circumstances - who may be eligible, fees and how to apply.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Information for existing and new Universal Credit claimants with more than 2 children.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested exceptional financial support in financial year 2022-23 and the associated external assurance reviews.
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.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
There are hundreds of public institutions in the UK, from museums and galleries to the NHS, national parks and regulators. They need exceptional people to steer them and make decisions that benefit society.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Qualified Persons (QPs) should follow the below guidance on the flexible approaches we are taking for medicines imported from third countries.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Details of support granted to local authorities that have requested exceptional financial support in financial year 2024-25 and the associated external assurance reviews.
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