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Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.

• Updated: 5 September 2023

The U9 exemption allows you to use waste in place of raw materials to manufacture a finished product.

• Updated: 27 April 2021

Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay

• Overview

  Redundancy is when you dismiss an employee because you no longer need…

• Avoiding redundancies

  You should take steps to avoid compulsory redundancies, for example by:…

• Lay-offs and short-time working

  You can lay off an employee (ask them to stay at home or take unpaid…

• Non-compulsory redundancy

  Voluntary redundancy This is where you ask employees if they’d like to…

• Compulsory redundancy

  If you decide you need to make compulsory redundancies, you must: identify…

• Redundancy consultations

  If you do not consult employees in a redundancy situation, any…

• Giving staff notice

  You must give staff notice and agree a leaving date once you’ve finished…

• Redundancy pay

  Employees you make redundant might be entitled to redundancy pay - this is…

• Tax when making staff redundant

  If you make staff redundant, you may give them a ‘termination payment’.…

• Getting help

  If you have to make redundancies, Jobcentre Plus can give you and your…

Forms to register approved finishing units (AFUs) for TB restricted cattle in England and Wales and approved premises.

UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.

Who needs to register for the tax and when, and what you must do before you register.

• Updated: 31 March 2023

Forms to register a licensed finishing unit (LFU) in England and Wales for cattle from officially TB free herds.

Information for beef producers about inspections carried out on facilities used to finish cattle from TB-restricted and unrestricted farms.

• Updated: 12 January 2016

What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.

Find out about green taxes for businesses - tax relief for becoming more energy efficient and schemes for off-setting your environmental impact.