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OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…
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Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
You may be eligible for British citizenship if you have a British parent.…
You’re automatically a British citizen if you were born outside the UK and…
You may automatically be a British citizen if you were born before 1…
You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months - some applications can take…
Submit new evidence if your asylum application has been refused and you have no more right to appeal - called ‘further submission’
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families.
How to register your S1 form in Spain using the Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social (INSS) online portal.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
The British Consulate General in Chicago maintains and develops relations between the UK and the USA.
How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application
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