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It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Freeman, who died in Iraq during routine training activity on 31 May 2026. He was 29 years old.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
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This page explains Ofsted report cards for your child's education or childcare, including a video and guidance on what's changed from the old system.
Explore this quality-assured free learning civil servants can do or book now to get the skills they need to deliver brilliant services.
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, spoke at the Early Years Alliance's Connect Roadshow in London.
Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2026 Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Annual Conference in Liverpool.
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