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Make sure a job applicant can work in the UK - check they have the right documents and make sure you're not prosecuted for employing an illegal worker.
Check someone's immigration status, and that they can access services like the NHS and benefits in the UK
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Consistent and standards-based comma-separated values (CSV) files help make data more effective and easier to share across government.
Apply for British citizenship if you're married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
A collection of guidance documents and information about DBS checks and processes.
Update your personal details on the approved driving instructor (ADI) register and publish your details for learner drivers to see.
Fill in these forms if the SIA has granted your overseas criminality exception request.
How to manage a registered pension scheme if you're a scheme administrator.
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
How to pay a PAYE late payment or filing penalty, including payment methods, reference numbers, bank account details and deadlines.
How local authorities should collect phonics screening check data from all local-authority-maintained schools, academies and free schools.
Information on what a border control post (BCP) is and the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks that take place there.
Consultation launched to strengthen safeguards for child strip search including the requirement to notify parents and guardians when a child is strip searched.
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
Use the Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool to find out if you, or a worker on a specific engagement, should be classed as employed or self-employed for tax purposes.
Complete a tax check to renew a taxi driver, private hire or scrap metal licence, or apply for the same type of licence with a different licensing authority.
Find out how to complete and submit a return using the HMRC spreadsheet or electronic flat text file (EFTF).
How to apply for British citizenship if you're a British overseas citizen, protected person, subject, national or overseas territories citizen - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
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