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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
Information about the Ministry of Defence (MOD) SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (SKEC) Programme, which will deliver the next generation of military satellites to provide strategic connectivity for the UK Armed Forces.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
We use decades of experience in safe bioagent handling to support partners in research, development and testing of vaccines and therapeutics
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
How and when you can apply for quota to sell ozone-depleting substances (ODS) to import or produce in Great Britain.
How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK.
Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations.
Documents related to the programme that aims to change young people’s perception of manufacturing.
How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
What blood establishments, blood banks and manufacturers of blood products need to do to ensure the safety and quality of blood and blood products.
How to create invoices for transactions in foreign currencies and convert them into pound sterling when you account for VAT.
Official information British people moving to and living in Canada need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestones.
Sellafield Ltd's safety and environmental priorities and progress are outlined in a collection of annual reports.
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