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Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
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The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony.
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide transport subsistence expenses for employees.
As a director, there are general duties you are expected to perform.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 08 May 2024
What to do when you are leaving, or have left, Crown service or ministerial office, and you're starting another role.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons, the clergy and secretaries of synagogues for marriage ceremonies.
Find out about the VAT liability of funeral services and other activities relating to the disposal of the remains of the dead.
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
The Charity Commission offers advice to all charities as it closes its case into the Actors’ Benevolent Fund.
Fees charged for services at British embassies, high commissions and consulates, including certification, legalisation and emergency travel document fees.
Taking time off work for public duties (for example as a magistrate, school governor or on jury service) - rights and responsibilities for employees and employers
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
Explains the roles and responsibilities of secretaries (for marriages) of synagogues at marriage ceremonies.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
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