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It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Find out about Alcoholic Ingredients Relief, which is the repayment of excise duty charged on spirits, beer, wine, other fermented products and cider.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
Find out about the simplified rates of customs and excise duty used when you declare your personal goods online.
The Valuation Office Agency`s technical manual covering all aspects of compulsory purchase and compensation.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
The government is considering options to make it easier for hospitality businesses to sell alcohol to drink in licensed pavement areas.
Rules for alcohol licensing in your area, apply for a licence or have your say about a licence application
Consultation on age verification in connection with alcohol sales.
Weights and measures - find out the law on trading standards for packaging and selling products
Find out about the legal definitions of biofuel products, excise duty rates and the roles and responsibilities of producers from 1 April 2022.
Guidance to help local authorities and businesses understand the application of competition law to high-strength alcohol schemes.
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