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Apply the government secure email policy.
When to send emails and text messages to your users and how to write them.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
This guide from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will help you identify fraudulent calls, emails and texts. You can also find out how to report any suspicious activity.
Check recent contacts from HMRC to help you decide if a suspicious email, phone call, text or letter could be a scam.
Our appeals procedure was updated on 31 March 2023. Any new appeals received from 1 April 2023 will follow our new process. Customers should read the guidance on this page to find out how to make an appeal in relation...
Guidance on setting up and securing email in government organisations.
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Find out how to apply for clearances or approvals for transactions from HMRC, and where to send applications.
At present we would advise communication via email.
How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.
Local authorities, police and NHS staff can find out about the information we have on our registers in England and Wales and how to ask for it.
How to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Configure email services securely using encryption and anti-spoofing.
How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself
UK businesses registered for VAT that are claiming a VAT refund in another country can ask HMRC for a certificate of status to confirm they are trading in the UK.
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
Find out how to complete a stock transfer form and get it processed.
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