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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…
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
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about if you’re unhappy…
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK in academia or research,…
You can get fast track endorsement for the Global Talent visa if you have…
You can get fast track endorsement if you have held an eligible fellowship…
You may be eligible for endorsement if you’re working on a research grant…
If you’re not eligible for another route, you may be able to get…
You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…
How immigrants held on immigration issues can apply for bail while they wait for an appeal, review or removal.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
How to make a negligible value claim for unquoted shares, and how to check if shares previously quoted on the London Stock Exchange now have negligible value.
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
An overview of electronic monitoring requirements for members of the judiciary.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
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