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Open Public Services (OPS) is the government’s reform programme for public services. We work with people across government, local government, the private sector and civil society to make sure that everyone has access to the best possible public services. OPS...
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This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
Annual consultations for the rate per loan of the Public Lending Right scheme
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Use this form of assent for re-registration of a public company as private and unlimited.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
Taking time off work for public duties (for example as a magistrate, school governor or on jury service) - rights and responsibilities for employees and employers
This form is for public companies to re-register as a private limited company.
Events courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for chief executive officers, deputy-CEOs and their equivalents in public service.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
Use this form as an application by a public company for re-registration as a private unlimited company.
Charity trustees must 'have regard' to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when carrying out activities to which it's relevant.
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
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