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When and how you need to register your item or apply for an exemption certificate to deal in ivory.
The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) aims ‘to promote through the medium of portraits the appreciation and understanding of the men and women who have made and are making British history and culture, and to promote the appreciation and understanding of...
New official portrait of The King in Naval uniform taken at Windsor Castle last year.
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews
Who can sign (countersign) passport photos and application forms and what they need to do
The Prime Minister has reappointed Dr Mark Cecil and Chris Grayling MP as Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery for terms of 4 years.
Authors of original works of art are entitled to a royalty each time one of their works is resold through an art market professional.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
Who gets copyright, types of work it covers, permitted use of copyright material, how to license and sell copyright and help resolving disputes
Free services and facilities to help you with your passport application if you're disabled
What personal possessions (chattels) you need to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on, how to work out your gain
The NIO falls within the scope of a government-funded scheme to receive a free portrait of His Majesty the King.
Find out about the VAT place of supply rules if your business sells digital services to private consumers.
A temporary export bar has been placed on a rare drawing by 17th century artist Samuel Cooper, valued at almost £115,000, to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the work
The Prime Minister has appointed Victoria Siddall as Cultural Trustee to the National Portrait Gallery for a term of four years.
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