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Your local council is usually responsible for removing graffiti from things like public buildings, monuments, benches and bins
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
Check the tariff classification for stuffed toys.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
How to register your chargepoints for OZEV chargepoint grant schemes as a manufacturer.
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A / VAM) is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, it was founded in 1852, and...
Countries have their own rules about what goods you can bring in using an ATA Carnet. Check with the issuer in the country you’re exporting to.
Get help to classify articles of leather and other items in chapter 42 of the tariff for import and export.
View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.
Check the tariff classification for double end studs with or without heads.
A collection of guidance explaining different types of intellectual property. Including tools and case studies about protecting IP in your business.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system.
UK Visas and Immigration is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people...
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