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Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
You’ll get an email from HM Passport Office if someone applying for a…
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Find out what is meant by a 'recognised stock exchange' and the legislation that applies.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…
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Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Award-winning singer-songwriter Leona Lewis among those recognised on the Overseas and International Honours list.
The UK authorises 6 classification societies to act as Recognised Organisations (ROs) for the survey and inspection of UK ships.
Search a list of regulated professions to find out what qualifications or experience they require. Find contact details for regulators of those professions.
What you need to do to place a medical device on the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and European Union (EU) markets.
Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
Employer's responsibilities during the process of union recognition.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
Check if a qualification is regulated and what level it is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) current list of approved British English-language names for countries and territories.
Advice for British people living in Brazil, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Information about the approved organisations that can help you find a guest or a host.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
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