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This notice provides a glossary of Scottish land law terms.
Find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy, or contest its use
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…
We support civil servants who work in, or are involved with, embedding the professional finance culture across government.
The Secret Intelligence Service, often known as MI6, collects Britain’s foreign intelligence. It provides the government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the country. SIS works with the Foreign, Commonwealth...
Browse a list of available government grants and see if you're eligible to apply for them.
We are the digital centre of government. We serve the public, central government departments and the wider public sector. GDS is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
Advice for British people living in Brazil, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
The Government Recruitment Service (GRS) was launched in September 2017 and is part of the Cabinet Office’s Government People Group. GRS delivers award-winning recruitment services and functions for organisations across the Civil Service, supporting and enabling the recruitment of exceptional...
Steps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.
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