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Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.

• Updated: 7 November 2024

Guidance on how to apply for an electric vehicle chargepoint grant if you rent any residential property or own a flat.

• What you can get

  An electric vehicle chargepoint grant (also called an EV chargepoint…

• Eligibility

  You can apply for this grant if all these apply: you live in a flat that…

• Apply for an EV chargepoint grant

  Before you apply, check that: your vehicle is on the list of electric…

Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.

• Overview

  You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…

• Apply as a partner or spouse

  To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…

• Financial requirements if you’re applying as a partner or spouse

  If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…

• Apply as a parent

  You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…

• Apply as a child

  You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…

• Apply as an adult coming to be cared for by a relative

  You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…

• Apply on the basis of your private life

  You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…

• Information and evidence you must provide

  You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…

• Knowledge of English

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

• After you apply

  You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your fingerprints and a…

Official information British people moving to and living in Canada need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.

• Updated: 23 March 2021

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

Backing for businesses across the UK will help to take low-cost innovations that support people's mental health to the next level.

• Updated: 11 September 2025

How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out.

• Updated: 21 January 2025

Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.

• Updated: 10 June 2022

What to consider when moving, living, or retiring abroad – including visas, healthcare, tax and pensions.

• Updated: 20 August 2025

Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.