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Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
Standardisation explained.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
Transitional methods of measurement in relation to ecodesign and energy labelling for use prior to the designation of relevant standards.
We develop and deliver assessments for children in education between reception and the end of key stage 2. STA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Education .
Standards, requirements and guidance for social landlords in England on transparency, influence and accountability, including Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).
The Broadcasting Standards Commission was the statutory body for both standards and fairness in broadcasting. It was replaced by Ofcom in 2003.
You can buy the British standards at a 30% discount.
Get help to classify electrical equipment such as communication equipment, cameras, and their parts and accessories.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) licensed and regulated commercial television services in the United Kingdom (except S4C in Wales) between 1 January 1991 and 28 December 2003.
Check which rates of Air Passenger Duty you need to pay if you’re a plane operator, and how to fill in your return to HMRC.
We are an independent rail industry body that supports our members and stakeholders in delivering a safer, more efficient and sustainable rail system.
We’re responsible for handling appeals against decisions by the Secretary of State for Education, the Secretary of State for Health, Care Quality Commission, Ofsted or the Care Council of Wales which exclude, remove or suspend you from a register to...
How we review the information landlords are required to send to us
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lucy Frazer addresses the Royal Television Society
Accounting for VAT using retail schemes if you're a VAT-registered business and you cannot account for VAT using normal accounting.
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