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Rights to paid time off for union reps, shop stewards, health and safety or learning reps or other union officials
Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. Read the rules and how to apply.
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
This form is used to notify the claimant or defendant that their bill of costs in a Legal Aid case has been provisionally assessed.
If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions
Visiting a prisoner: visiting times, keeping in touch by email, telephone or letter, banned items and sending money to a prisoner by debit card or online bank transfer
The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
In smoke control areas you can only use certain types of fuel or exempt appliances - find out if you live in one and what you can burn
Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers
You must declare £10,000 or more in cash, or the equivalent in another currency, if you take it between Great Britain and any other country.
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
Your legal right to time off to care for dependants - when you can take time off, how long you get, your rights
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
You are not allowed to sublet your home unless your personal circumstances make it difficult to live there.
Your rights when bailiffs visit your home - entering your home, debts, complaining about private bailiffs, court bailiffs, civilian enforcement officers, certificated enforcement agents. Includes information from the withdrawn EX345 guidance.
Working time directive and maximum weekly working hours including how to calculate your weekly working hours and working time limits if you're a young worker.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
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