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Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
You can apply for a first adult passport if all of the following apply:…
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This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
There’s a wide choice of online dating services out there - don’t get caught out by the small print. You can protect yourself by looking out for the following.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
The CMA has reviewed the online dating industry and identified common terms and conditions and practices that are likely to be illegal under consumer law.
Services and care available through the NHS for adults.
This series brings together all documents relating to the prior qualifications of adult learners.
Release of statistics on the reoffending of adults under probation supervision.
Sets out the rules that apply to ESFA funded AEB provision for the 2021 to 2022 funding year.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Apply for a British National (Overseas) visa (known as a BNO visa) to live, work and study in the UK if you or a family member are from Hong Kong and registered as a British national (overseas).
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
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