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This guidance outlines options to consider and who to contact if your child has been taken or kept abroad by their other parent or a relative without your permission.
The heirs and great-grandchildren of Jewish Belgian art collector Samuel Hartveld are set to receive a painting by Henry Gibbs currently in the collection of the Tate
Information about rematching, including the council’s role and funding available.
The Afghan citizens resettlement scheme separated families (ACRS) pathway closed at 3pm on 30 October 2024. You can no longer make a referral under this scheme.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
How to find a new guest that is already in the UK.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or discretionary leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.
Find out about the FCO fund that supported Turkey and Western Balkans countries with the reforms necessary for EU accession.
How to apply to have your child returned if they've been abducted, or arrange contact or enforce a court order in EU, Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries
Get a free permit to join family from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein in the UK - check if you’re eligible, documents you need to apply.
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