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This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
Information on COVID-19, including guidance on the assessment and management of suspected UK cases.
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
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