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You can take different tax-free lump sums from your pension pot depending on the type of protected allowances you hold.
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
How to assess a planning application when there are reptiles on or near a proposed development site.
Read this to understand the relationship between all the parties involved in the management and protection of .gov.uk domain names.
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
Applications, changes and cancellations for consideration under the UK geographical indications (GI) schemes, how to object and appeal against decisions.
How to apply to protect a spirit drink name under the UK GI schemes.
From 28 June 2022, the leaseholder protections on building safety costs in England have come into effect.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
As a planning authority, find out how to review applications that might affect protected sites and areas.
How to prepare a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
What to do when your .gov.uk domain name is approved.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
Check if you're exempt from needing an environmental permit for a new closed loop ground source heating and cooling system.
How to assess a planning application when there are natterjack toads on or near a proposed development site.
Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Use this form for a protected person to apply to vary or revoke a restraining order.
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