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It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia
There are restrictions on what items you can take in your hand luggage and…
There are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand…
When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby…
Musical instruments Contact your airline before you book if you want to…
You’re allowed to carry the following in your hand luggage: essential…
You can only take certain electronic devices and electrical items on…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Sports parachute Yes Yes…
Allowed in hand luggage Allowed in hold luggage Tool with a blade or shaft…
You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:…
You cannot take any guns or firearms (including air rifles and starting…
What to do about tax and National Insurance if you pay an employee free of tax.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
How to tax company mobile phones given to employees.
Guidance for people who have been diagnosed with a mpox infection and who have been advised to self-isolate at home.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
The Verne is a prison on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men convicted of a sex offence.
Guidance documents and updates for Sellafield Ltd employees.
Your rights and security searches, body scans and privacy rules if you're disabled or taking medication aboard aircraft
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
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