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British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey

• Updated: 21 December 2017

Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK in academia or research,…

• Academic or researcher

  You can get fast track endorsement for the Global Talent visa if you have…

• Individual fellowship

  You can get fast track endorsement if you have held an eligible fellowship…

• UK Research and Innovation endorsement

  You may be eligible for endorsement if you’re working on a research grant…

• Peer review

  If you’re not eligible for another route, you may be able to get…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

The Civil Service Fast Stream team runs the government’s flagship Fast Stream graduate programme. Civil Service Fast Stream is part of Civil Service Resourcing and the Government People Group .

• Updated: 13 October 2023

Find a customs agent or express operator to help you with import and export declarations.

• Updated: 3 September 2025

The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.

• Updated: 23 January 2025

Check a list of recent text messages from HMRC to help you decide if a text you've received is a scam.

• Updated: 10 November 2025

Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.

NHS productivity increases by 2.7% over the past year, new data shows, meaning patients are being seen and treated more quickly due to investment and reforms.

• Updated: 22 September 2025

• Updated: 15 April 2021

If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.