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The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 14th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
If you're 16 or 17 years old, you can take part in the National Citizen Service
Active and empowered citizens can participate in decision-making, claim rights and hold institutions to account
NCS works with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport .
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
Agenda for the ninth meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights which takes place on 24 January 2022.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Study of UK citizens’ engagement with media literacy initiatives to identify which groups are ‘hard to reach’ and why this is the case.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
ELLA is the Evidence and Lessons from Latin America programme
International Citizens' Service (ICS) Pilot Programme.
ELLA is the Evidence and Lessons from Latin America Programme
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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