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An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or…
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building,…
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post, for example…
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your…
How you vote when you’re abroad depends on: whether you’ll be abroad…
You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or…
You may be asked to vote on behalf of someone else if they’re unable to…
How to register your medical devices with the MHRA for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
FCDO travel advice for Jamaica. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Hurricane Melissa Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a major hurricane in…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
As part of the ‘Stay Ahead of the Games’ campaign, the FCO has compiled eight top tips to keep travelling fans on the right track.
Workplace pensions - what employers have to do, automatic enrolment, ongoing duties, stakeholder pensions
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Learn more about getting started as an employer or running a small business including registration, payroll, tax returns, tax bills and payments.
FCDO travel advice for Brazil. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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