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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.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
This notice is aimed at individuals and groups who may wish to perform copyright-protected musical works live.
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.
A checklist for performing artists, creatives, management and production staff in the performing arts touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
You can apply for or renew a British passport while you're visiting the UK - as long as you expect to be in the UK for long enough
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Common land, village greens and right to roam - find out your rights
How to vote if you move or live abroad, including eligibility and registration
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to live stream, or view live streams by others.
The documents you need and the border checks your import must pass to import from non-EU countries.
How to pay tax on your income if you come to live in the UK - tax returns, paying National Insurance, Portable Document A1, E101 or E102, claiming relief if you're taxed twice, claiming a refund (form R43)
Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.
Check which attractions are eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT from 15 July 2020.
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