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The Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) are inviting expressions of interest for the sale of the former RFA Austin and RFA Rosalie for recycling only.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
Scott Mitchell appointed People’s Champion of the national mission to beat dementia, founded in his wife Dame Barbara Windsor’s memory.
How to apply to remove a trustee’s legal name from public display on the charity register in England and Wales (known as a dispensation).
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in 2021 using birth registration data.
Complete form MSF 4741 to register changes to your ship's name or port of choice.
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls, from all live births
Guidance on the use of names and titles of Queen Elizabeth II for memorialisation
A completed name confirmation form is required for consular birth registrations in Japan and South Korea
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2019 (tables only) and 2020 (tables and full report)
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2021
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in England and Wales in 2019.
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in 2018 using birth registration data.
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in 2017.
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2023.
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls in England and Wales in 2020.
The most popular baby names that were registered in Northern Ireland in 2022.
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