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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Checks into your tax credits - information you need to send, what happens to your claim, deadline for responding to the Tax Credit Office
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
Employers can check your criminal record no matter what role you apply…
You need to fill in an online or paper form, depending on the type of…
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Employers can check the criminal record of someone applying for a role.…
You can request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on behalf of…
How you request a standard or enhanced check depends on how many checks…
Find out about risks of excise duty evasion and other commercial risks if you're an excise warehousekeeper, registered owner, duty representative or registered consignor.
How to claim R&D expenditure credit (RDEC) for Corporation Tax relief on your company's R&D, if you’re a large company or small and medium-sized enterprise.
Find out what help you can get to help you manage your debts.
Tax credit overpayments - repaying tax credits, repayment methods, what to do if you cannot repay
A collection of guidance documents and information about DBS checks and processes.
To offer credit to consumers you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and join the Financial Services Register
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 22 April 2024.
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
What to expect during a phone call from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Performance Measurement team.
Find out if you're eligible for Universal Credit and how to claim.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
There has been a compromise to an Armed Forces payment network. This page provides guidance for those affected.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
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