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An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
Information about the qualifications available under the statutory digital entitlement.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
Advice for manufacturers of Class I medical devices for placing products on the UK market
SEPs are of growing importance to the UK economy. The IPO is committed to ensuring the current SEPs framework functions effectively to encourage innovation and promote competition.
How to make sure that your products are properly checked for conformity and your technical documents are managed correctly.
FCDO travel advice aims to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. This page sets out how the FCDO assesses risks and compiles travel advice.
Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.
Keep up to date with the UK policy development in respect of Standard Essential Patents.
When and how local planning authorities, developers and their agents should use climate change allowances in flood risk assessments.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Mexico including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered
Guidance for applicants for roles on the Secretary of State for Transport's Honorary Medical Advisory Panels
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