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Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.

• Updated: 14 March 2025

The King's Awards for Enterprise - how to enter, online entry forms, guidance notes, deadline, nominations, award categories.

• About the awards

  The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK…

• Eligibility

  To apply for the King’s Award for Enterprise your organisation must: be…

• Apply

  Applications for the 2026 awards are now closed. You can create an account…

• After you've applied

  2026 awards Time Step 22 October 2025 Shortlisted and unsuccessful…

Complete application form MSF 4203 to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).

Complete application form MSF 3900 to apply for a replacement Flag State Endorsement (Certificate of Equivalent Competency).

Form for assessing safety criteria before a fishing vessel is considered for registration.

What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure

Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.

• Updated: 29 October 2025

This page brings together information about the Customs Declaration Service.

• Updated: 4 March 2024

An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led the charge for the British at the Battle of Trafalgar

• Updated: 17 December 2025

• Updated: 20 July 2021