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Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
Choose a unique name that people will remember when they want to make a donation or to volunteer.
The information clients, principal designers, principal contractors and accountable persons need to keep.
Find details of a building control approver listed on the register of building control approvers (RBCAs) for England.
Information and guidance for variations in names.
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor.
Charity Commission guidance about a phased timetable allowing charitable companies to convert to charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
Most popular first names for baby boys and girls, from all live births
List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List.
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