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The British Hallmarking Council's HALO award 2023 is open for submissions.
This page includes summaries of the winning bids for the Future RAN (FRANC) competition
Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
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A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
Challenge the result of an election if you think it was not run properly, issuing and serving an election petition, and what happens at the hearing and trial
Two jewellery businesses with an emphasis on creating bespoke commissions are the joint winners of the HALO Award 2023.
Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
262 charities, youth groups and museums across the UK recognised for their outstanding work.
Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Guardian on smoking addiction and MPs' historic opportunity to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
The Department for Business and Trade has announced the 10 SME winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.
Use form US-Individual 2002 to apply for relief at source or to claim repayment of UK Income Tax.
£15 million Quantum Catalyst Fund will accelerate the adoption of quantum solutions by the public sector.
The Government Geography Profession has opened nominations for its annual awards that celebrate the geographical work across the civil, crown and public sector.
Use this form to apply to register one or more designs.
Steps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.
The British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone 2024 award for trading standards teams is open for submissions.
British Embassy Prague joins with the Embassy of Canada and U.S. Embassy to launch a competition for Czech girls and women, to mark International Women's Day.
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