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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or Discretionary Leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you have:…
You must have a residence card if you have protection status (either…
Your family members may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you…
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This guidance outlines options to consider and who to contact if your child has been taken or kept abroad by their other parent or a relative without your permission.
Mandatory microchipping of cats will help reunite thousands of lost or stray pets every year.
Reforms will help reunite thousands of lost or stolen animals every year and deter pet theft
Find out about the FCO fund that supported Turkey and Western Balkans countries with the reforms necessary for EU accession.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
How councils should approach rematching, both for guests who have completed a sponsorship term, and for those seeking a rematch before their agreed term ends.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Information about the Dormant Assets Scheme, including its impact to date and expansion
This is an introductory welcome guide for children under 18 who are moving from Ukraine to England under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
What councils need to do when a guest moves between devolved administrations.
UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.
What to do if a British national goes missing abroad, reporting it to the police and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others can help.
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. You can no longer apply under this scheme.
Information about rematching children, rematching using existing sponsors and rematching in two-tier councils. Also how the council can help with rematching.
The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
How guests can find rematches, and the how councils can support them. Includes how sponsors can continue to host.
How to find a new guest that is already in the UK.
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