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New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK's second 5-year national action plan setting out ambitions and actions for the next 5 years in support of the 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Executive summary Antimicrobials are the cornerstone of modern medicine…
The home of The Scottish Government on GOV.UK. The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, …
You need to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to operate a domiciliary care agency in England in order to provide care in a person's home
You need to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to run a residential care home for adults in England
You need a licence to sell alcohol from a licensed premises
To drive a private hire car (PHC) in Scotland, a private hire car drivers' licence or a taxi drivers' licence must be obtained from your local authority
You'll need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation in Scotland (HMO) - local authority, private renting, landlords, houseshare
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