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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.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
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.
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
Get the right permissions to show a film or TV show in public.
Full list of successful bids from the Community Ownership Fund.
A short summary of the 30 projects to be funded under the 2025 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
Check the tariff classification of multifunctional display-monitors for vehicles.
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