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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
You can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you’re one of the following: a…
You must prove that you: are 17 or over have enough money without help…
Your partner and children can apply to join you in the UK as your…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: a current passport or another valid…
You must apply online for a UK Ancestry visa before you travel to the UK.…
You can apply to extend your visa and stay in the UK for a further 5…
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve spent 5…
A summary of the types of scientific advice available at the MHRA, the process for getting advice and the fees involved.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card
Find potential overseas buyers for your products and services. Get help selling online overseas. Get help from a trade specialist.
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Find details of a building control approver listed on the register of building control approvers (RBCAs) for England.
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
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