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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.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you…
You may be able to apply if you are one of the following: a British…
You may be able to apply if you hold any form of British nationality and…
You probably became a British citizen automatically if you were registered…
You may be eligible to apply if you’re ‘ordinarily resident’ in Hong Kong…
Where you send your application depends on the country you’re currently…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
How immigrants held on immigration issues can apply for bail while they wait for an appeal, review or removal.
You can apply for immigration bail if the Home Office is holding you on…
You can apply for bail in 2 main ways. It depends on your situation. Apply…
If you’re granted bail, there will be at least one condition you have to…
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
You must place your tenants’ deposit in a tenancy deposit protection (TDP)…
Within 30 days of getting their deposit, you must tell your tenants: the…
Your tenants can apply to a county court if you do not use a tenancy…
Use your tenancy deposit protection (TDP) scheme’s free dispute resolution…
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
Immigration removal centres - addresses, contact details visiting hours
Apply to settle in the UK if your partner dies and you're in the UK as their dependant or partner
Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood has set out how the government will stop the impending collapse of the criminal justice system.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
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