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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Check the VAT rules for food processing and abattoir services.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
The food safety and hygiene regulations you must follow - the law, regulations
Guidance on the main diseases that affect cattle, disease prevention and legal controls in place to protect cattle health.
The government is introducing new measures to limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
How the Industrial Emissions Best Available Technique (BAT) regime works from the end of the transition period.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
Form to apply for traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) protection of a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI scheme.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Information on cryptosporidium including sources and routes of transmission, symptoms, and general hygiene advice to minimise the spread.
How to apply for UK protection of a traditional term for a wine product and get it added to the UK traditional terms register.
Detailed annual statistics on family food and drink purchases.
Rules for feeding, watering, prioritising, holding animals for slaughter, and the design and layout of a slaughterhouse.
A list of all F gases and their global warming potentials.
A collection of documents explaining the background to the 'Family Food' publication and the methods used.
What enforcement action you can take if domestic solid fuels for sale in England do not meet the legal requirements.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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