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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Details the eligibility criteria for the medal, allocations across the UK and Crown Dependencies, and guidance on the nomination process for England.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Standardisation explained.
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
Guidance on the use of the sensitive words accreditation, accredit, accredited and accrediting, in a company, Limited Liability Partnership or business name.
The European Trade Mark and Design Network has produced a common practice for use when assessing the inherent distinctiveness of figurative trade marks containing descriptive and/or non-distinctive words.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Changes to the rules for distinction award holders following a return to work after retirement
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