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Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport or another valid…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
The police can stop and question you at any time. They can stop and search…
The police can stop and question you at any time. A police community…
A police officer has powers to stop and search you if they have…
Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…
Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you’re from a participating country - fees, eligibility, how to apply.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Overtime law - what is overtime, overtime pay, employee rights, part-time workers and time off in lieu
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.
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