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Parenting, civil partnerships, divorce and Lasting Power of Attorney
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Business and self-employed
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Citizenship and living in the UK
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Crime, justice and the law
Legal processes, courts and the police
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Disabled people
Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act
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Driving and transport
Includes vehicle tax, MOT and driving licences
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Education and learning
Includes student loans, admissions and apprenticeships
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Employing people
Includes pay, contracts and hiring
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Environment and countryside
Includes flooding, recycling and wildlife
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Housing and local services
Owning or renting and council services
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Money and tax
Includes debt and Self Assessment
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Passports, travel and living abroad
Includes renewing passports and travel advice by country
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Visas and immigration
Visas, asylum and sponsorship
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Working, jobs and pensions
Includes holidays and finding a job
Departments and policy
The websites of all government departments and many other agencies and public bodies have been merged into GOV.UK.
Here you can see all news and communications, statistics and consultations.
Find out how government services are performing and how satisfied users are.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find information on coronavirus including guidance, support and announcements.
EU transition period
Find out what the transition period means for you and get ready for 2021.
A Plan for Jobs 2020
Find out the latest information on the Plan for Jobs update.
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UK bank holidays
Check the dates for bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.