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Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a digital technology expert - fintech, gaming, cyber security, artificial intelligence
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.
When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony.
Report a crime by calling the police or Crimestoppers if you want to remain anonymous
Find out about terrorist threat levels, national measures against terrorism and how to report suspect activity
Contact your council to arrange your British citizenship ceremony - fees, venue, application
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Complain to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) about applications, appointments and decisions or follow up an existing complaint
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Get proof that you're entitled to live in the UK if you're part of the Windrush generation - eligibility and how to apply
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
How to apply for asylum support if you're waiting to find out if you'll be given asylum in the UK
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