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Getting a National Insurance number (NINO) in Great Britain
Find out how National Insurance numbers are issued in Great Britain and what to do if someone doesn’t have one or can’t find it.
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Deposit return schemes
From October 2027, it will be possible for some drink containers to be recycled in exchange for money, as part of the UK’s new deposit return schemes (DRSs).
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Immigration appeal rights
An overview of the system for appealing against Home Office immigration and asylum decisions in all parts of the UK.
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Appointment of the IPSA Board
Appointments to the Board of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority are made by His Majesty following an humble Address, from the House of Commons.
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The office and functions of the Prime Minister
A briefing paper on the office and functions of the Prime Minister
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VAT on tourism and hospitality services
This briefing gives a short introduction to the way VAT works, and the significance that EU VAT law has had for setting VAT rates, before discussing the campaign for a lower VAT rate on tourist services, and the introduction of a temporary reduced VAT rate for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions which applied from July 2020 to March 2022.
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Dealing with immigration casework
General guidance on handling routine immigration casework. Applies acros England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Finding funding for music, dance, and drama courses
Find out what funding is available for performing arts courses in the UK.
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High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS)
In the 2025 Budget the government announced it would introduce a a new charge on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more – the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) – from April 2028.
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