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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on rules to stop companies from reducing UK tax by diverting profits to tax shelters and preferential regimes, and the exemptions.
Find out about the goods that are restricted and controlled when importing or exporting merchandise in your baggage.
How end-use controls apply to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) related goods, software, technology and technical assistance.
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
Find out about how to register a late Employment Related Securities (ERS) scheme, submit a late Enterprise Management Incentives notification, ERS end of year filing deadline, and updates to the Employee Tax Advantaged Share Scheme User Manual.
How to set up a border control post to receive animals, animal products, plants, plant products and wood.
This page provides guidance on the arms embargoes in place on Armenia and Azerbaijan
This Spend Control ceased as a requirement on 1st February 2023. Other Cabinet Office Spending Controls remain operational.
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
Centrally approved spending for property, advertising, consultancy, technology and recruitment.
Information on licensing needed for private maritime security companies (PMSC's) to provide maritime anti-piracy services in the ‘high risk area’ (HRA).
Helping public health practitioners conducting evaluations – using outcome evaluations to find out if an intervention works.
Follow this guidance when you want to get spend approval for commercial activities costing £20 million or more excluding VAT.
Follow this guidance to request spend approval when buying or extending facilities management contracts, regardless of their cost.
Argentina is subject to transit control for military goods and restrictions for controlled goods and technology.
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
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