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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
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…
Recognised bodies are higher learning institutions that can award degrees.…
Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…
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.
With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or…
You can apply as either a: leader in your field (called ‘exceptional…
You can apply for endorsement if you work in: film television animation…
You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public…
You can nominate someone for an honour online. There’s a different process…
You can nominate someone for an honour if they: live overseas live in the…
Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who’ve put…
You cannot nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the…
The lists of who’s received honours are published at New Year and on the…
Find schemes that have told HMRC they meet the conditions to be a recognised overseas pension scheme (ROPS).
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Find contact details of panel deputies available to support people who lack mental capacity.
The British Consulate General in Los Angeles maintains and develop relations between the UK and the USA.
How to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
Who can use the Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVSA) earned recognition logo, where it can be used, and how it must look.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission
List of authorised organisations for Innovator Founder and Scale-up visas.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Leona Lewis among those recognised on the Overseas and International Honours list.
The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.
Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
Equity (Incorporating the Variety Artistes’ Federation): annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
The Queen's Birthday Honours 2021 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.
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