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Sir Christian Turner KCMG has taken up the role of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor.
A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. This guide…
You need to be 16 or over to make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll. Some…
You can put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ it with the High…
To change the name of a child under 18 you can either: make an unenrolled…
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
Decision letters on behalf of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government about planning applications and appeals. Only applies to England.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members.
To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission.
Stoke Heath is a men’s prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the village of Stoke Heath, Shropshire.
The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America.
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