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FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published on 27 March 2012 and updated on 24 July 2018, 19 February 2019, 20 July 2021, 5 September 2023, 19 December 2023 and 12 December 2024. This sets out the gove…
Check which jobs are on the immigration salary list in each area of the UK. For the Skilled Worker visa and the Health and Care visa.
The amount you earn, and how often you're paid your wages, can affect your Universal Credit.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
How to apply for citizenship by naturalisation if you are living in the UK.
Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you're applying from inside the UK.
Building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.
You may be able to claim New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) with, or instead of, Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in car driving tests.
How to provide evidence of your UK residence if we can’t confirm this through an automated check of UK tax and some benefits records.
A guide to the rules for driving while waiting for your licence.
The Defence Gateway gives members of the Defence community access to Defence web applications from privately-owned devices.
Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and going rates for Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up routes
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
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