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Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
We have increased the checks on addresses provided in trade mark applications and introduced a process for reporting misconduct by unregulated agents.
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How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
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Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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Find out how to apply for verification and what happens if you do not.
The results of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) audits, which form part of its quality assurance framework; includes tools.
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.
How to test your service's security using third parties and members of your team.
Find out about the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme if you produce a UK spirit drink with a protected Geographical Indication.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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