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The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Your responsibilities and rules to follow for watercourses on or near your property, and permissions you need to do work around them.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
Find out if you have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on transfers of land or property depending on type of transfer, your marital status and other factors.
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
How to set what you’ll evaluate digital outcomes, digital specialists, user research participants and studio suppliers on.
Find out how much Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to pay when you buy property through a shared ownership scheme.
Check if you have to pay the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a residential property in England or Northern Ireland.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Information for schools and school buying professionals on sourcing resources to help deliver remote education.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
This fund helps community groups buy or renovate assets that would otherwise be lost to the community.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
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