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Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public…
You can nominate someone for an honour online. There’s a different process…
You can nominate someone for an honour if they: live overseas live in the…
Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who’ve put…
You cannot nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the…
The lists of who’s received honours are published at New Year and on the…
Press release accompanying the Low Pay Commission's 2025 Uprating Report
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…
Find out what vocational or academic courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area
Advice for institutions on the financial support young people may be able to access to help them participate in education and training.
Check if your pay matches the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage or if your employer owes you payments from the previous year.
The Prime Minister has appointed Nick Clarry, Sir Isaac Julien CBE, Jack Kirkland and June Sarpong OBE as trustees of the Tate; their four year terms will start on 24 March 2025. The Prime Minister has also appointed Tim Richards...
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
Resources to educate young people about the Windrush story and to recognise the significant contributions of the British Caribbean communities to the UK.
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