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Find out how to account for VAT schemes on business gifts, samples and promotional schemes.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
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Automated rapid DNA systems can include portable devices that can produce STR DNA profile results in under 2 hours for a small number of samples per run.
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
Guidance for local authorities, port health authorities and food traders on how to submit a sample for referee analysis.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Fees for testing commercial poultry flocks for salmonella and for laboratories to get approval to test for salmonella.
Guidance for food traders on how to submit a sample to the Government Chemist for second expert opinion.
Details of sediment and sample analysis for marine licence applications.
Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.
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