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VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…
The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…
The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…
You may need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…
If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…
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Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
HM Armed Forces protects the UK from state based and terrorist threats.
Food for Britain was the Defra sponsored Non-Departmental Public Body promoting UK food exports between 1983 and 2009.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
The government's proposals to reform employment, health and skills support to tackle economic inactivity and support people into good work.
The Great Britain China Centre (GBCC) promotes mutual trust and understanding between the UK and China, building long-term connections between decision-makers in both countries. GBCC works for shared prosperity through dialogue and the promotion of rule of law, good governance...
Global Britain in a Competitive Age, the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, describes the government’s vision for the UK’s role in the world over the next decade and the action we will take to 2025.
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