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When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.
The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental…
You must use an approved MOT test centre to get your MOT. Only centres…
There’s a maximum amount MOT test stations can charge. This depends on the…
During the MOT, important parts on your vehicle will be checked to make…
Your vehicle can either pass or fail the MOT. Passing the MOT If your…
In some cases your vehicle can have a partial retest for free or a reduced…
You can appeal the results of an MOT with the Driver and Vehicle Standards…
You do not need to get an MOT for a vehicle until it reaches the age shown…
You can get information corrected on your MOT (such as the mileage or…
If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
The earliest you can get your State Pension is when you reach your State…
When you can take money from your pension pot will depend on your pension…
The amount of money you get from any income-related benefits could be…
Who can get parole for determinate and indeterminate sentences, represent yourself at a hearing and challenge a Parole Board decision
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
Tax your vehicle up to 2 months in advance if it's due to run out while you're away from home
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
Employer guide to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - rates, eligibility, notice period, form SMP1, recover statutory pay
Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes
Maternity or Paternity Leave or Pay, or Maternity Allowance for parents
Completion timeframes for HM Land Registry applications.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
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