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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Use our guide to plan ways you can safely rediscover summer with your family.
Claim relief on import duty and VAT when importing miscellaneous documents and related articles into the UK.
How to apply to get on the list of permit-free art and music festivals.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
The Taskforce and Working Groups have been set up to develop guidance for safe reopening of DCMS sectors following the latest coronavirus guidelines.
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.
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
A short summary of the 45 projects to be funded under the 2023 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
Guidance about completing a fire safety risk assessment for people responsible for open-air events and venues.
Find out what a charity is, how VAT affects charities, how to treat a charity's income for VAT and what VAT reliefs a charity can get on what it buys.
Travel tips and advice if you're going to a European music festival.
Find out the basic rules of VAT, how they apply to clubs and associations, and how to treat VAT on subscriptions and other payments.
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