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Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job – and what you can do if you think it's unfair.
Guidance from Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) on managing references effectively as a key part of research, writing, and collaboration.
Employee reference template for use by early years providers.
Share your reference data for use in projects and services outside your organisation.
Information about incidents and outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg, both viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF).
This guidance covers the tools and processes you need to help you write your API reference documentation
This note explains how commercial staff in contracting authorities can provide references for suppliers.
Find the common case reference numbers used by the the offices of the Royal Courts of Justice and Rolls Building to find out which court is hearing your case.
Get a goods movement reference to move goods through locations which use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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