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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Supporting the Armed Forces onto the home ownership ladder.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
You need a firearm or shotgun certificate issued by the police to possess, buy or acquire a firearm or shotgun, and buy ammunition
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
Information for companies.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
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