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An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.

• Updated: 18 July 2023

Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members

• Overview

  You can apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you meet the…

• Eligibility

  You need to: have a valid certificate of sponsorship for your job usually…

• Knowledge of English

  You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…

• Documents you'll need

  When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…

• Apply from outside the UK

  You must apply online for an International Sportsperson visa. Check which…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…

• Extend your visa

  You can apply to extend your stay in the UK under an International…

• Switch to this visa

  You can apply to change (‘switch’) from another visa to an International…

• Taking a second job

  You can take a second job on this visa if you’re working up to 20 hours a…

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.

• Your responsibilities

  You have certain responsibilities if you sell electrical and electronic…

• Take back waste in store

  You must offer to take back waste of the same type as the item your…

• Set up an alternative take back service

  You can set up a ‘designated collection facility’ (DCF) where your…

• Use the Distributor Take Back Scheme

  You can use the Distributor Take Back Scheme (DTS) instead of providing a…

• If you do not comply

  If you fail to comply with the waste electrical and electronic equipment…

Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.

Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.

• Updated: 24 July 2024

How to pay Class 1A National Insurance for employers, including a HMRC reference number, bank details, Faster Payments, CHAPS, Bacs, overseas payments and deadlines.

How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.

Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted

Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.

• Updated: 21 January 2026