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Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families.
You can use the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) to send a letter or…
You can only use the enduring families free mail service to send things to…
You must: use a printed address label or write the address clearly in…
You must attach a signed customs declaration form to the outside of your…
The cost of using British Forces Post Office (BFPO) depends on the size…
Not all UK online retailers are able to send things to a BFPO address.…
You cannot send some items in BFPO mail. If you send banned items your…
You can send letters (also known as ‘blueys’) and parcels for free to…
You may be able to claim compensation if your post: does not arrive within…
This change to the law means 18-year-olds can now apply to become train drivers, tackling train driver shortages and helping young people into stable, skilled and well-paid jobs.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…
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Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…
You can follow these instructions to request an activation key for an LPA.
Non-military housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are not seeking or due to leave service
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy.
'Flood action online' brings together clear, actionable guidance for people to check their flood risk and find the latest weather alerts
FCDO travel advice for Papua New Guinea. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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