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How to change the specification of a product name registered under the UK GI schemes, and object to a substantial change.
How to apply for a statutory will, codicil (change to a will), gift, or other settlement of property in relation to a person protected by the Court of Protection.
See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of wine and aromatised wine in the UK.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
This framework sets out how Protected Landscapes will meet key goals in the Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) 2023 and how we will track progress.
Apply for a licence application to sell dead or live protected animals and plants and find out how to report your actions.
Rules you must follow to use a food or drink name registered and protected by a UK geographical indication (GI) scheme, and penalties if you do not comply.
How to prepare a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), National Parks and the Broads.
Apply for a licence to carry out work that may affect species protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.
Forms to object to a request to add or change a geographical food, wine, spirit drink or agricultural product name protected under the UK GI scheme.
Rules on using a geographical indication (GI) scheme logo to mark a registered protected food or drink name.
Apply for a licence to kill, take, disturb or possess wildlife for survey, research or conservation work, or to prevent stoats from damaging livestock.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
Tells HM Passport Office staff how to deal with passport applications for customers who hold British protected persons status.
Nationality instructions about how UK Visas and Immigration decides applications from protectorates and protected states.
How fishing is assessed and managed in marine protected areas (MPA)
Tenant's guide to deposit protection schemes - your deposit, information landlords must provide, disputes and advice.
Use this form for a protected person to apply to vary or revoke a restraining order.
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