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Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.
How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.
Number plates (also known as licence plates) must show your registration…
The number plates on your vehicle must: be made from a reflective material…
You might need to get a number plate made up if for example: your number…
You can display one of the following flags with identifying letters on the…
Flags will be flown at half mast on UK government buildings until 20:00 on Friday 3 October 2025.
A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.
Complete application form MSF 4203 to apply for a UK Flag State Endorsement (FSE).
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service software.
Find what you or your business may need before you hire someone to act directly or indirectly on your behalf.
How to subscribe or check if you have access to the Customs Declaration Service.
Flags will be flown at half mast on UK Government Buildings today until 20.00hrs on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025
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