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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if…
You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if all of the following…
How much Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you get depends on how…
Before you apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), check if you’re…
The letter you got when your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was…
You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line…
You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) more quickly if: your…
Certify a document as a true copy of the original by getting it signed and dated by a professional person, like a solicitor
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
The home of HM Land Registry on GOV.UK. We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales.
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who’s died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there’s no will.
Who can sign (countersign) passport photos and application forms and what they need to do
…“A project can’t be delivered by just one person. We need to build strong, flexible, professional and capable teams.” - Nick Smallwood (Head of Project Delivery Function)
Apply for a Health and Care Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 Health and Care visa) if you're a medical professional who's been offered a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care - eligibility, fees, documents, extend or switch, bring your family, taking on additional work…
Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Guidance on the services sanctions contained in Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.
The process of recruitment and selection for students applying to health visitor programmes.
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