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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…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
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…
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Find out about updated guidance on discretion clauses in Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) option agreements and section 431 elections.
How benefits, charges and payments for judicial pension schemes of Chapter 2 members are affected by the public service pensions remedy (also known as McCloud).
Retailers can calculate the VAT they have to record in their account per day or week instead of for each sale
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Use this service to apply to vote by proxy in certain elections in the UK. You and your proxy must both be registered to vote in the UK.
If you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you in a particular election or referendum.
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