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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…
Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.
You usually need a vehicle operator licence to transport goods or carry…
When you apply, you’ll be asked: whether you’re a limited company, sole…
As part of your application, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner will…
You’ll be asked for your vehicles’ registration number and weight. If you…
If you’re applying for a goods vehicle operator licence for heavy goods…
Goods vehicles You do not need a goods vehicle operator licence if any of…
Apply for an operator licence online once you’ve read the guidance and…
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner will review your application. They…
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…
If you’re returning to be a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or bus driver, you…
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…
When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…
How you book your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part…
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
Once you’ve qualified, there are things you need to do when working as a…
The full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) lets you…
Provisional licence It’s free to apply for a provisional heavy goods…
FCDO travel advice for Australia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
How the government protects and exchanges international classified information.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Lady Poole, Judge Citron and Judge Brewer on 21 August 2026.
Guidance and supporting forms for international organisations and partners to obtain security clearance for UK nationals working with international classified information.
FCDO travel advice for Serbia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Colombia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Belgium. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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