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How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
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Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 21 January 2026.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members.
Find out about the customs simplified procedure aggregation rules for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
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