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How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
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Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
How to find digital outcome, specialist and user research services on the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework.
Find out about the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme.
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Find out how to work out the value of a motor vehicle when calculating a payment using the second-hand motor vehicle payment scheme.
The Crown Commercial Service technology service principles help us to continually improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
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Find out which investments qualify for Innovative Finance Individuals Savings Accounts (ISAs).
Guide for overseas investors on how to access NHS procurement channels.
Find out how to apply Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when there are multiple sales or transfers between the same buyer and seller.
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