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Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
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There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
Under the government's National Cancer Plan, every patient will be given a tailored plan covering treatment, mental health, and employment support.
Asthma is a long-term condition and it is thought that symptoms can be worsened by exposure to viruses, allergens and air pollution.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave remarks during a visit to Hastings.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Hay fever is a very common allergy caused by pollen, house dust mite, pet hair or skin.
How to approach sampling ambient air and the sampling and analytical techniques to use.
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of plague.
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