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A speech by Sarah Cardell, CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), delivered at the CMA's 10 year anniversary event.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Judgement Test.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
A checklist for fashion professionals working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
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