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This collection brings together guidance on the compulsory purchase process.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Guidance on the purchase notice process.
Southern region, Judge A Cresswell on 31 December 2021
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Find out about clearance applications and how to apply to HMRC for advance confirmation of an exempt distribution when a company purchases its own shares.
Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
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