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List of controlled goods that follow the normal import declaration rules if HMRC apply continuity plans due to system issues.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
RA withdrawn, contents incorporated into 4657 – Weapon Loading and Armed Aircraft Maintenance.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
You need a firearm or shotgun certificate issued by the police to possess, buy or acquire a firearm or shotgun, and buy ammunition
Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report on Border Force practice and procedures in relation to firearms.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Information about the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) engineering management, degree apprenticeship schemes.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a speech on how we have a global responsibility to understand and address the risks surrounding AI, in order to realise all its benefits and opportunities for future generations.
This inspection examined the availability and quality of the training, equipment, and guidance provided to Border Force officers in relation to the identification, handling, and storage of firearms.
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge delivers his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 at ExCel London.
We are consulting on a proposal to use a legislative reform order to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls.
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