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Find out how to apply VAT to charges for postage, delivery services and how to treat direct marketing services involving distribution of printed matter.
This report outlines the findings of a trial into the impact of direct mail in communications about the new State Pension.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
All marketing and advertising must be: an accurate description of the…
Advertising to consumers The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading…
There are 2 advertising codes of practice that describe how businesses…
You must describe your product accurately. This means if you make a claim…
You must check if customers want to be contacted by fax, phone, post or…
This consultation seeks views on the proposal to amend regulations so it is a requirement for direct marketing callers to provide a valid Calling Line Identification (CLI).
Find out when you can zero rate VAT for advertisements and goods used for the collection of donations.
Find out which postage stamps are free of VAT and when VAT must be applied to stamps, stamped stationery and other philatelic supplies.
The National Measurement and Regulation Office charter sets out what you can expect from us when we ask for, or hold, your personal information.
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
How to request and manage school-led initial teacher training (ITT) places for School Direct.
How to comply with the requirements on promoting medicines to the public and to prescribers and suppliers of medicines.
Consider the different ways to market your programme, including print and social media.
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