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You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…
Recognised bodies are higher learning institutions that can award degrees.…
Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…
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.
The honours system recognises people who have: made achievements in public…
You can nominate someone for an honour online. There’s a different process…
You can nominate someone for an honour if they: live overseas live in the…
Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who’ve put…
You cannot nominate someone for a specific honour - that’s decided by the…
The lists of who’s received honours are published at New Year and on the…
Tax and reporting rules for employers whose employees receive third-party awards or incentives
As an employer, you have certain tax, National Insurance and reporting…
What you have to report and pay depends on what kind of third-party award…
The value of the third-party award depends on what the award is. Cash The…
The following guides contain more detailed information: incentive awards…
The King's Awards for Enterprise - how to enter, online entry forms, guidance notes, deadline, nominations, award categories.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Guidance on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award.
The daily Points of Light award recognises outstanding individual volunteers - people who are making a change in their community.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
Applications closed open for the 2018 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Estate Supply Chain Awards on 5 September.
A Protective Award is compensation awarded by an employment tribunal because your employer did not consult with you before you were made redundant.
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