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Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Mexico.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of Andes hantavirus infection.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Find out about tax charges on scholarships.
FCDO travel advice for St Maarten. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
FCDO travel advice for Guatemala. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Advice for medical professionals to use when assessing drivers with cardiovascular disorders.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee.
The T27 exemption allows organophosphate sheep dip to be treated with an approved organophosphate-degrading enzyme. T27 is currently unavailable for use.
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