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How to import bananas into the UK by weighing consignments and making simplified declarations.
Insights from new evidence on the relationship between excess weight and coronavirus (COVID-19).
Maximum weights for different heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) depending on the vehicle type and number of axles.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
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.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Information about how to pay the HGV levy for non-UK HGVs.
Register for the HGV levy and pre-pay your levy
Lists for local authorities.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Guidance for food businesses on the Weights and Measures (Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
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