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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to do the following business…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: study at an accredited…
If you’re a scientist, researcher or academic you can: take part in formal…
You can visit the UK for certain paid engagements or events (a ‘permitted…
You can visit the UK for up to 6 months to: have private medical treatment…
You may visit the UK if you’re under 18 and: you’ve made suitable…
If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you…
You may be able to extend your stay if you have permission to be in the UK…
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…
Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…
If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…
Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…
You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…
If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…
To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…
You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…
If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…
How to apply for free childcare if you're working.
Find out if you've paid enough National Insurance to qualify for the full State Pension - check gaps, contributions and credits, get a National Insurance statement, call the helpline.
Find out if you're eligible for free childcare for 2 to 4 year olds if you live in England - 2 year olds can get 15 hours per week, 3 to 4 year olds 30 hours.
Find out how to prove your right to work in the UK to an employer. Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Sign in to your Universal Credit account - report a change, add a note to your journal, see your payments and do other tasks
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
You can apply for, update, renew or replace a passport online.
Update your details, find out how much you’ll get paid and tell HMRC about a change in your circumstances
FCDO travel advice for Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
If you’re a business, organisation or sole trader that uses PPPs and adjuvants professionally in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations.
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
Formerly part of M18, technical guidance for industrial plant operators (and their contractors) who monitor effluent discharges to water and sewer.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
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