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Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
Check if a heat pump is a suitable option for heating your home, and the type of heat pump system you may be able to install.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, where you'll live, how long it takes and how much it costs
Appoint a public official to act as executor of your estate if no one else can do it - the Public Trustee, Official Solicitor, fees, contact
How to trade or move CITES-listed specimens through designated UK ports and airports.
Letters explaining services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates. Sometimes called information notes.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Information about DfE education and skills agreements and accountability agreements for 2025 to 2026.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and services abroad for passports and visas. Sometimes called information notes.
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