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Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs.
You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if: you want to get married or…
You must prove that: you’re 18 or over you’re free to give notice of…
You must provide a passport or travel document. It should be valid for the…
If you need a visa, you must apply online before you travel to the UK.…
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families.
You can use the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) to send a letter or…
You can only use the enduring families free mail service to send things to…
You must: use a printed address label or write the address clearly in…
You must attach a signed customs declaration form to the outside of your…
The cost of using British Forces Post Office (BFPO) depends on the size…
Not all UK online retailers are able to send things to a BFPO address.…
You cannot send some items in BFPO mail. If you send banned items your…
You can send letters (also known as ‘blueys’) and parcels for free to…
You may be able to claim compensation if your post: does not arrive within…
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
The rules about what can happen before or during your tenancy depend on…
You have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant in…
You must prove that you have a right to rent property in England if…
Your landlord must keep the property you live in safe and free from health…
What your landlord must do Your landlord is always responsible for repairs…
You can dispute your rent if: you think it is above the open market rate…
If you miss your rent payments or are late paying rent, you’re in rent…
You may have to pay a deposit before you move in. There’s different…
Your home is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if both of the following…
When you rent a property as a university student, you will either: rent…
Report antisocial behaviour to the police or to your local council. Your…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord: Complain to…
Rape and Sexual Offences victims, whose cases are heard at a Crown Court in England or Wales, are now able to apply for a transcript of the judges’ sentencing remarks free of charge.
Find newsletters containing updates and guidance on tax-free savings.
The Summer Bus Fare Offer is part of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Find out about annual tax-free allowances for property or trading income and if you qualify.
Additional June 2026 newsletter to update stakeholders on the latest news for tax-free savings.
List of Permit Free Festivals
Closed: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) invites submissions by 12 February 2024 to manage regional programmes that support grassroots organisations working with LGBT+ people.
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