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The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
If you’re sent to prison for 2 or more crimes, you’ll usually get a…
A suspended prison sentence is served in the community instead of in…
A determinate prison sentence is for a fixed length of time. It includes a…
An indeterminate prison sentence does not have a fixed length of time.…
If you’re found guilty of murder, a court must give you a life sentence. A…
If you’re under 18 you’ll be treated differently to adults by a court. You…
Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.
Most people need to pay the immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of…
You usually need to pay the healthcare surcharge if you’re applying for a…
The exact amount you pay depends on the length of your visa. A visa may…
You’ll pay the immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) when you apply for…
You’ll get a full immigration health surcharge (IHS) refund if: you paid…
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Education Secretary addresses leaders from schools and trusts in the south west to kick off a series of regional conferences focused on driving up attainment.
The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will join the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027, along with further progress in other areas of the UK-EU reset.
A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people - types of trust, how they are taxed, where to get help.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Funding ensures young people from all backgrounds can learn about the varied, highly skilled jobs and future opportunities in aviation across the UK.
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