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How to apply for a clinical trial (prior to 28 April 2026) including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
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How to apply to the Environment Agency for a water abstraction or impounding licence.
Find out how to get a legally binding decision on the commodity code to use when importing into or exporting from Great Britain.
Use inward processing to delay or reduce import duties or VAT on goods that you process or repair.
Check if you can apply for authorised use to reduce your payments when you import goods for a specific use. This can include repairs, maintenance or processing.
Inter-regional cumulation or extended cumulation application form and guidance under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences. Find out when you need to apply.
Guidance for tenants who want to challenge their rent and ask the tribunal to determine the open market rent or licence fee of their property. Includes the application form (MR1).
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