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Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates

• Overview

  All births in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must be registered…

• Who can register a birth

  Opposite-sex couples Married or civil-partner parents Either parent can…

• Birth certificates

  There are 2 types of birth certificate: the short version, which contains…

Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) was the FCDO-funded women’s economic empowerment programme from 2017 to 2025.

• Updated: 1 October 2025

FCDO travel advice for Iran. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 21 January 2026

• Warnings and insurance

  Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice…

• Entry requirements

  This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…

• Safety and security

  Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…

• Health

  Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…

• Getting help

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…

The UK government offers specific support to help women traders overcome obstacles and promote wider economic inclusion.

• Updated: 20 May 2022

Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.

How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.

• Updated: 10 September 2024

Check the tariff classification for panties for incontinence pads.

• Updated: 21 October 2024

Drake Hall is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, for women aged 18 and over.

• Updated: 30 October 2025

• Updated: 1 January 2009

Guidance for inspectors on inspecting separation by sex in schools and the teaching of protected characteristics and relationships and sex education (RSE).

• Updated: 5 November 2025