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Find out how to register as a professional tax agent with HMRC
If you interact with HMRC about someone else’s tax affairs and get paid for it, you must register with HMRC as a tax adviser.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Mr Y H A Tan v Allerton C&S SW Ltd: 6015669/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
The Final Countdown webinar – supporting local planning authorities through a critical year
The Planning Inspectorate publishes Webinar 10 - The Final Countdown: For local plans aiming for examination in 2026 (legacy system)
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Board of Trade
The Board of Trade is one of the government’s flagship advisory bodies on trade and the economy. Comprised of 13 appointed business advisers and a number of ex-officio advisers, representing the UK Nations and City of London, the newly formed board will advocate for UK businesses, in particular the country’s 5.5 million SMEs, at home and overseas, ensuring they realise their full export potential,
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Funding for places of worship
A briefing on sources of funding - both public and private - for places of worship in the United Kingdom, often for repairs and renovation.
House of Commons Library · 20 May 2026
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Members of Parliament holding dual mandates
MPs who also held seats in the European Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament, and Senedd Cymru / National Assembly for Wales, since 1973.
House of Commons Library · 20 May 2026
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Sellafield pioneers safer, smarter ‘flat pack’ approach
Sellafield has shown a new remote method to cut up contaminated gloveboxes, improving safety and making waste easier to store.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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NIM33259 - Special Cases: India - Mariners
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Terrorism in Great Britain: the statistics
The beginning of the millennium saw an increased political focus on the threat from international terrorism, heightened by the attack on the Twin Towers on 11 September 2001. Only one year before 9/11, new counter-terrorism legislation had been passed in the UK. Designed to reform and extend state powers found in previous counter-terrorism legislation, the Terrorism Act 2000 gave increased powe…
House of Commons Library · 20 May 2026
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Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills
Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Social security agreement between the UK and the Isle of Man
Find out information on the new social security agreement between the UK and the Isle of Man.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Mr S Burton v Nelipak Elsham Ltd: 6038744/2025
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Establishing school-based nursery provision
Non-statutory guidance for schools, responsible bodies and childcare providers looking to open or expand school-based nursery provision.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Mr M McGuile-Probyn v Superdrug Stores plc: 6016792/2025
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
Spending in a Crisis
Guidance for government departments on how to approach spending processes while responding to a crisis.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero major projects: accounting officer assessments
Accounting officer assessment summaries for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero programmes and projects.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Washington State Compopsted Materials for 2015 - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
Washington Department of Ecology · 20 May 2026
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Forecasts for the UK economy: May 2026
A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in May 2026.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme: a guide for employers
Information for adult social care employers in England on learning and development support.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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How the VMD monitors the safety of animal medicines
Explainer on how the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) monitors the safety and effectiveness of animal medicines after they have been approved for use.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Correction to the designs register under section 21: 6437882
Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a clerical error made by the registry prior to a correction taking place.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Student guide: preparing for T Level industry placements
Advice and resources to help students prepare for their industry placements.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Energy Statistics for Rural England
Energy Statistics for Rural England - May 2026
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Communities and Households Statistics for Rural England
Communities and Households Statistics for Rural England - May 2026
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Deposit for recovery operators: environmental permits
How to submit an appropriate environmental permit application for a deposit for recovery operation and what to include in a waste recovery plan.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Standard rules: environmental permitting
For each activity there is a set of rules and a risk assessment.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Process evaluation of Combating Drugs Partnerships
Findings from a process evaluation of Combating Drugs Partnerships, exploring local delivery of the national drug strategy through a whole system approach.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Minister Elmore's speech at the Global Partnerships Conference: 19 May 2026
Opening remarks by Minister Elmore at the Voices of Civic Leadership plenary on Day 1 of the Global Partnerships Conference
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Next Steps Accommodation Programme
Guidance on the Next Steps Accommodation Programme and information on the allocations received by local authorities through this programme.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme 2021-24
Prospectus, guidance and proposal form for the Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Sponsor a worker: sponsor guidance part 2
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a worker.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Workers and Temporary Workers - guidance for sponsors part 1: apply for a licence
Guidance for sponsors on applying for a licence.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Sponsor guidance appendix D: keeping records for sponsorship
Guide to the sponsorship documents that Worker and Temporary Worker sponsors must keep.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Stocken Prison
Stocken Prison is a men’s prison near Oakham in Rutland, East Midlands.
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Michigan Aeronautics Commission meeting minutes - May 2026 - State of Michigan (.gov)
Michigan EGLE · 20 May 2026
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NIM33252 - Special Cases: India - Transitional situations
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
Policy & government
NIM33260 - Special Cases: India - Aircraft Crew
GOV.UK · 20 May 2026
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Heat network upgrades to lower bills for families and businesses
Lower bills for families, hospitals and charities through energy efficiency improvements to heat networks.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers
£96 million to be allocated to create tens of thousands of placements on building sites across the country to plug skills gaps and boost housebuilding
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026
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Russia sanctions: guidance
Statutory guidance for the Russia sanctions regime, plus a summary of its purposes, scope and prohibitions.
GOV.UK · 19 May 2026