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The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
The Public Appointments Data Report 2021/22 provides a diversity breakdown of public appointees.
The collection for the Committee on Standards in Public Life's review into accountability within public bodies.
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.
What the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make important decisions for others who cannot decide for themselves. OPG is an executive agency, sponsored...
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...
The Policy Profession helps to build capability and develop the right skills for policy professionals across the Civil Service. Policy Profession is part of the Civil Service , supported by 1 public body .
Find out more about our public appointments, latest vacancies and recent announcements.
Appoint a public official to act as executor of your estate if no one else can do it - the Public Trustee, Official Solicitor, fees, contact
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
Terms of Reference and FAQs for the Committee's review into artificial intelligence and public standards.
The Commissioner for Public Appointments regulates the processes by which ministers make appointments to the boards of national and regional public bodies. The commissioner aims to ensure that such appointments are made on merit after a fair, open and transparent...
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