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This guidance relates to Technical Standards and Standard Development Organisations to describe the typical first step in a Standard Essential Patent (SEP) journey.
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if: you want to get married or…
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If you need a visa, you must apply online before you travel to the UK.…
The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person
This festive season, one of the most important and life-saving gifts you can give your child is vaccination, and it’s completely free.
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
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
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