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Information on the core components of the UK NQI, its four main institutions, and its impact on the UK national economy.
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…
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Every month, progress on our commitments will be shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year...
We work across government and beyond to make data better. DQHub is part of the Office for National Statistics .
Legal aid providers: find out how the LAA sets quality assurance standards and make sure you qualify.
Government outlines its approach to improving the quality of social housing, as set out in our Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, with a clear ambition to halve the number of non-decent rented homes by 2030.
These published standards relate to a number of KPIs in the VMD Deliverables and KPI document.
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
This guidance is to help you know how to recognise a hallmark and who to contact about your consumer rights.
The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We report...
Guidance for hospitals, tissue establishments and fertility clinics for ensuring the quality and safety of human organs, tissues and cells (including reproductive cells).
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Directory of current ICH Guidelines which have been implemented by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Information about ensuring blood and blood component safety.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates all health and social care services in England. The commission ensures the quality and safety of care in hospitals, dentists, ambulances, and care homes, and the care given in people’s own homes. CQC is...
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
How to comply with hallmarking law if your business supplies items described as precious metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium).
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