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What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
How to work out the weight of plastic packaging components and each material used to make them, to check if you must register for Plastic Packaging Tax and include them on your return.
Resources to support the commissioning and delivery of tier 2 behavioural weight management services for children, families and adults.
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Information for businesses.
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
Find out which plastic packaging components are exempt or excluded from the tax, and if the packaging counts towards the 10-tonne threshold for registration.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Beard on 12 December 2023.
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
Outlining the shared commitment of professional organisations working together to support the public health workforce to have healthier weight conversations.
How to apply VAT rules to supplies, imports and export of gold and investment gold.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Report you’ve changed a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) or trailer chassis, weight, tyres or brakes (a ‘notifiable alteration’) or change the weight you can carry.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
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