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UK Direct gov
Directgov is the place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public services and government information. Book a driving test, find a job, get advice about childcare, renew your passport and lots more.
UK Passport Service
An executive agency of the Home Office, the UK Passport Agency issues UK passports to British Nationals living in the UK. It also issues visas for entry into British dependent territories overseas to foreign nationals and Commonwealth citizens already in the UK.
Treasury SME Euro Resource
The Treasury's euro business web site provides simple, factual euro information to help firms understand the business implications of the euro and to make practical preparations to maintain competitiveness in Europe. The site offers on-line publications and case studies and links to other sources of euro information.
Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
The Pet Travel Scheme allows pet animals from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine, as long as they meet certain conditions. The Scheme also means that people in the UK can, having taken their pets to these countries, bring them back without the need for quarantine.
10 Downing Street London
The Prime Minister's official web site provides information on the role of Number 10 and government news, e-mail updates and links to other government web sites.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
The DEFRA web site has news on areas affected by the Foot and Mouth outbreak and on countryside access. It also has a help line and provides details of export controls for British Residents traveling overseas.
UK Resilience
This is the web site of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. It provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency planning guidance and government information.
Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry. They provide clear, practical, impartial advice to help you sort out problems and disagreements you may be having with suppliers of goods or services. From overcharging to faulty goods, from dodgy workmanship to reporting dishonest traders and scams, our advisers are ready to offer solutions for individual problems.
HM Customs and Excise (HMCE)
The HMCE site provides guidance for travelers entering the UK on personal allowances, declaring goods to Customs, and prohibited and restricted goods. Various on-line publications are available for download, as well as details of the 'Customs Confidential' hotline for reporting smuggling offences.
Adoption Overseas
This Department of Health web site provides guidance for anyone involved or interested in inter-country adoption, including British Citizens residing abroad. The site offers on-line publications, information (FAQ's and country fact sheets) and links to other relevant web sites.
Trade Partners UK
Trade Partners UK helps UK businesses secure overseas sales and investments. It is responsible for trade development, co-ordination and trade support services within the UK; the commercial work of embassies and other diplomatic posts; and promotes exporters' interests within the Government. Trade Partners UK works alongside Invest UK within British Trade International. The site offers on-line information and help with identifying export opportunities (including free sales leads), practical experience of all aspects of exporting, and links to other sites.
