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What the public register is, what details you need to give us, and how the public can access this information.
Find out which stocks and shares you can purchase, make or hold in an investor's stocks and shares ISA.
This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
We are looking for novel proposals to create at least 100ha of new woodland to be planted by 31 March 2025.
Ask for underused or vacant property owned by the government, agencies, local councils or local public bodies to be sold - Right to Contest.
You can use the Right to Contest application to challenge government to sell land or property if you believe it’s not needed and could be put to better economic use.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
How to make a negligible value claim for unquoted shares, and how to check if shares previously quoted on the London Stock Exchange now have negligible value.
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
What is a public appointment and how to apply for one.
To encourage the rollout of networks, local authorities may wish to map their assets.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
The new Parole Board rules make it possible for public parole hearings to be held in some cases where it is in the interest of justice.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act.
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
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
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