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Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

• Who can apply

  You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…

• You were born on or after 1 July 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born between 1983 and June 2006

  You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…

• You were born before 1983

  You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…

• After you've applied

  You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…

Appealing to a Mental Health Tribunal if you're sectioned: how to appeal, what happens at a hearing and what to do if you lose your case

• Overview

  You can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) if you’re…

• Apply to the tribunal

  Download and fill in an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Mental…

• After you apply

  You’ll be told when the tribunal has received your application. You’ll get…

• What happens at the hearing

  Hearings are usually held in private. The hearing may take place in person…

• The tribunal's decision

  The tribunal usually makes a decision at the end of the hearing. You’ll…

• Legislation

  The tribunal will make a decision based on: Mental Health Act 1983 (as…

Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’

• Overview

  You can apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status. If…

• Apply

  Fill in the form online. You’ll usually be able to keep your documents…

• After you've applied

  You’ll get a ‘declaration of renunciation’ if your application is…

• Resume your British nationality

  In some cases it’s possible to resume your British nationality after…

Guidance for exporting nuclear equipment, material and technology that appears on what is known as the 'Trigger List'.

• Updated: 8 September 2025

How to apply to the Court of Protection to make a will for someone who is not able to make one themselves, what forms to use, how much it costs and how the court decides

Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.

• Updated: 14 October 2025

How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.

How to apply for a clinical trial (prior to 28 April 2026) including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.

• Updated: 31 March 2026

How to close down your limited company by getting it struck off the Companies Register