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Preston Probation Office - Diadem House is a probation contact centre, within the North West region. It is also the Probation HQ for the North West.
Find out what is meant by a 'recognised stock exchange' and the legislation that applies.
This guidance will provide you with the necessary background to determine whether a supply is treated for VAT purposes as a supply of financial services, and whether that supply then falls to be exempt or taxable.
How to get professional qualifications obtained in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein recognised in the UK.
This toolkit provides an outline of evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship in inpatient care settings.
Information to help schools increase access to PE, physical activity and extra-curricular school sport, including examples of good practice.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Swaleside on 17 December 2025.
Latest news about the Criminal Procedure Rules, the Criminal Practice Directions and the Rule Committee.
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you’re making or importing a single lorry or a very small number of lorries or goods vehicles.
Information for health professionals on the inclusion of Chickenpox (varicella) in the list of notifiable diseases
Use our form to complain against HMRC, the Valuation Office Agency, or the Adjudicator’s Office.
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What you can expect if you request a meter test.
How to get state healthcare if you’re living, working or studying in Ireland.
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Find out which goods qualify for unfettered access when moving from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK.
Metric conversions, useful websites, further reading, the blue badge scheme and code of practice horse-drawn vehicles.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Switzerland and how to get one if you do.
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