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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Supporting the alcohol and retail industries to market their products responsibly, with the aim of protecting the public and informing consumers.
Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals reduce alcohol-related harm.
Find out about the legal definitions of biofuel products, excise duty rates and the roles and responsibilities of producers from 1 April 2022.
Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
Directory of current ICH Guidelines which have been implemented by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
This review looks at the impact of alcohol on the public health and the effectiveness of alcohol control policies.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Use the online calculator to find out your Alcohol Duty rates.
This measure makes changes to the duty system for alcoholic products, establishing common tax bands based on strength and introduces 2 new reliefs and a temporary easement for the wine industry.
Declare VAT due on alcoholic beverages under duty suspension using the online or postal form EX46(VAT).
Digital tools to support local public health teams and licensing colleagues making local decisions about alcohol licensing.
Use the online service or print and post form (EX597) to claim relief on excise duty when you use alcohol in the production or manufacture of eligible articles.
This series brings together all documents relating to alcohol and drug statistics.
Reports and reviews relating to substance misuse.
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