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Frequently asked questions about the Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident.
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Surrogacy is legal in the UK, but if you make a surrogacy agreement it…
You must apply for a parental order or adoption if you want to become the…
If your surrogate gives birth abroad, you can only apply for a parental…
You and your partner may be eligible for adoption pay and leave and…
Guidance for applicants and unions attending a hearing with the Certification Officer (CO).
This is advice for UK sponsors of workers and temporary workers affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for organisations involved in any aspect of the pharmaceutical lifecycle or GLP studies regulated by MHRA, covering the approval of paper documents when working from home
Who can sign (countersign) passport photos and application forms and what they need to do
Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
Ask HMRC to confirm you only pay UK National Insurance contributions whilst working in a country which has a social security agreement, also known as a reciprocal agreement with the UK.
Use Form COP1C to describe the decisions you need to make for someone about their will or codicil, gifts, deed of variation or settlements of property.
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