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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , supported by 1 public body .
Reducing infection in tattooing and body piercing and promoting safety and consistency across practices.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
The Defence Gateway gives members of the Defence community access to Defence web applications from privately-owned devices.
Check if you need to get permission from the Environment Agency to do work on or next to a river, watercourse, flood defence or sea defence
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
The CPS is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police and other investigative authorities, in England and Wales. CPS is a non-ministerial department.
Defend a claim for a specified amount of money if you dispute it, or make a counterclaim for money you think the claimant owes you.
Accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, ensure that new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK and drive forward a modern digital government for the benefit of its citizens. DSIT is a ministerial department,...
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