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What to do if a British national goes missing abroad, reporting it to the police and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others can help.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
What to do if you go into hospital and you get benefits
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for customers visiting HM Passport Office.
Use the service to find the location of people in prison when you do not know which prison they are in - contact details, what you need to include
Find out what information you must send with a transfer of funds if you’re a payment service provider.
When to operate PAYE if your employee gets incentive awards from you or someone else.
Guidance for individuals investing in peer to peer loans, reporting interest and claiming losses from loans that default.
How to report a person who's gone missing or a child who's run away - including if you lose contact while they're abroad
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee
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
You can manage your business rates yourself. You do not have to use an agent or ask someone to help you.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
Child Benefit if your child lives with someone else - when you can claim, multiple claims, change who gets the benefit
Information and guidance for those affected by or dealing with cases of domestic abuse in the armed forces community.
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
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