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How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
You can apply to make yourself bankrupt if you cannot pay your debts.…
When you’re made bankrupt, your name and address will be published in: the…
You’ll usually get an email or letter from the adjudicator within 28 days…
You have to follow bankruptcy restrictions when you’re bankrupt. This…
Your assets might be sold to pay your bankruptcy debts. You have to hand…
Your home might be sold depending on your equity - your share after any…
Your trustee will tell you if you have to make monthly payments from your…
You can apply to cancel (‘annul’) your bankruptcy if: the bankruptcy order…
Your bankruptcy and the restrictions generally end when you’re…
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about if you’re unhappy…
How to apply for repayment of import duty and VAT on protective equipment or medical supplies brought into the UK from non-EU countries from 30 January 2020 up to 31 December 2020.
Get compensation if you've been injured, a victim of crime or because of unfair working conditions
You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing goods for charitable use.
How UK citizens or residents can get healthcare when visiting countries or territories outside the EU where the UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements.
Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.
Summary: How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Bulgaria.
Income Tax on payments from pensions, tax-free allowances, how you pay tax on pensions.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
You can get an exempt vignette if you do not normally need a visa - state visits, diplomats, consulate workers.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
How all state-funded schools in England can get impartial help and advice from Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists.
Find out about the different simplified declarations for imports and what you need to do to get authorisation to use them.
Find out about coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments available outside of hospital, including information on free prescriptions and lateral flow tests.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Get free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems across the UK - telephone, fax, opening hours, website
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
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