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Guidance for landlords and tenants on how right to rent checks should be carried out and which documents are acceptable.
Documents on fire safety law and guidance for those who have a legal duty for fire safety in a relevant building to help them meet those duties.
How to come back to the UK to live if you were previously settled (given indefinite leave to remain) - find out if you need a Returning Resident visa
You'll need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue
Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to an eVisa – a key step in creating a modernised and digital border.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those required to check immigration status.
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
The list of offences is available in word, excel and open document spreadsheet formats.
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
General provisions regarding entry clearance, leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (paragraphs 7 to 39E).
Information for EU citizens and their families applying to the EU Settlement Scheme.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduce new duties under the Fire Safety Order for building owners or managers (responsible persons).
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
Permitted Activities for Visitors
Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
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