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The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.

• Concurrent and consecutive sentences

  If you’re sent to prison for 2 or more crimes, you’ll usually get a…

• Suspended prison sentences

  A suspended prison sentence is served in the community instead of in…

• Determinate prison sentences

  A determinate prison sentence is for a fixed length of time. It includes a…

• Indeterminate prison sentences

  An indeterminate prison sentence does not have a fixed length of time.…

• Life sentences

  If you’re found guilty of murder, a court must give you a life sentence. A…

• Sentences for children and young people under 18

  If you’re under 18 you’ll be treated differently to adults by a court. You…

Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have one of…

• Time in the UK and financial requirements

  You must: have lived in the UK for long enough - this can be from 2 to 5…

• Your family members

  You can include your partner and children on your application if they’re…

• How to apply

  You must apply online. Once you’ve started your application, you can save…

• After you apply

  You’ll be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship…

This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.

• Updated: 19 August 2024

Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.

Find out about the long-term effects some people can have after having COVID-19.

• Updated: 24 September 2021

Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.

• Updated: 29 May 2024

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.

The process for recording and approving a defence-recognised Established Long-Term Relationship (LTR(E)).

• Updated: 17 January 2025

The King's Awards for Enterprise - how to enter, online entry forms, guidance notes, deadline, nominations, award categories.

Apply for an India Young Professionals Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you're an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30 - eligibility, fees, documents.