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Get a fee waiver if you’re under 18 and cannot afford your citizenship application fee. You can apply if you’re eligible for British citizenship.
Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
The most commonly encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation.
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Make arrangements to return home voluntarily if you're in the UK illegally or have claimed asylum by assisted return, voluntary return, AVR, VRS
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
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.
When entering the UK, you need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if it contains a controlled drug - find out what proof you need to get.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Visas and immigration operational guidance for staff.
Identity cards have been scrapped - what to do if you still have one, biometric residence permits, identity cards for foreign nationals
Get documents to prove you are entitled to live in Britain if you're part of the Windrush generation - eligibility and how to apply
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
Guidance for landlords and tenants on how right to rent checks should be carried out and which documents are acceptable.
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If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
Use the online ARC enquiry form to contact the Home Office about your ARC card.
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