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How the Thames Barrier works, and when it is scheduled to close.

• Updated: 14 October 2025

We’re responsible for UK energy security, protecting billpayers and reaching net zero. DESNZ is a ministerial department, supported by 15 agencies and public bodies .

• Updated: 21 November 2024

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

• Updated: 5 June 2025

• Warnings and insurance

  Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…

• 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…

This guidance relates to Standard Essential Patents licensing.

• Updated: 22 July 2024

Find out about how recent changes announced have an impact on Employment Related Securities and what this means for you.

• Updated: 27 March 2025

Find out about mini umbrella company fraud, including checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud.

• Updated: 4 August 2025

Find out if you need to pay the immigration health surcharge as part of your visa or immigration application.

Guidance on the collection, verification, and reporting of safety events in clinical trials of an investigational medicinal product.

• Updated: 1 October 2025

• Updated: 15 September 2025

Browse cases data for specific areas within the UK.

• Updated: 27 November 2020