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The best place to find government services and information

Simpler, clearer, faster

Popular on GOV.UK

• Universal Jobmatch job search
• Renew vehicle tax
• Log in to student finance
• Book your theory test
• Personal tax account

Services and information

1. Benefits

   Includes eligibility, appeals, tax credits and Universal Credit

2. Births, deaths, marriages and care

   Parenting, civil partnerships, divorce and Lasting Power of Attorney

3. Business and self-employed

   Tools and guidance for businesses

4. Childcare and parenting

   Includes giving birth, fostering, adopting, benefits for children, childcare and schools

5. Citizenship and living in the UK

   Voting, community participation, life in the UK, international projects

6. Crime, justice and the law

   Legal processes, courts and the police

1. Disabled people

   Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act

2. Driving and transport

   Includes vehicle tax, MOT and driving licences

3. Education and learning

   Includes student loans, admissions and apprenticeships

4. Employing people

   Includes pay, contracts and hiring

5. Environment and countryside

   Includes flooding, recycling and wildlife

6. Housing and local services

   Owning or renting and council services

1. Money and tax

   Includes debt and Self Assessment

2. Passports, travel and living abroad

   Includes renewing passports and travel advice by country

3. Visas and immigration

   Visas, asylum and sponsorship

4. Working, jobs and pensions

   Includes holidays and finding a job

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Departments and policy

1. 25 Ministerial departments
2. 376 Other agencies and public bodies

The websites of all government departments and many other agencies and public bodies have been merged into GOV.UK.

Here you can see all policies, announcements, publications, statistics and consultations.

Find out how government services are performing and how satisfied users are.

Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Advice for British nationals affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Grenfell Tower fire

Find out about the support available.

The UK and the EU

Read the latest updates and information as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

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More on GOV.UK

Most active

• Universal Jobmatch job search
• Log in to student finance
• Passport fees
• Jobseeker's Allowance
• Council Tax bands
• Running a limited company
• Driving theory test
• Vehicle tax rates
• Renew vehicle tax
• VAT rates

UK bank holidays

Check the dates for bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.