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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Immigration staff guidance on considering claims based on family life (as a partner or parent) or exceptional circumstances.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
You need a family visa to live with a family member in the UK for more…
To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over.…
If you apply for a family visa as a partner, you and your partner usually…
You can apply to live in the UK to care for your child. If you’re eligible…
You can apply for a family visa to join your parent in the UK. You may not…
You must need long-term care from a parent, grandchild, brother, sister,…
You can only apply on the basis of your private life if you’re already…
You’ll need to have information and some evidence ready when you make your…
You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…
You’ll need to attend an appointment to provide your biometric information…
This programme aims to join up and enhance services delivered through transformed family hubs in local authority areas, ensuring all families can access the support they need.
An annual report that provides facts and figures about the incomes and living circumstances of households and families in the UK.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
An annual statistical publication presenting the latest results for the family stability indicator.
Impact of parental conflict on local services, including education, health and social care, court systems, and drug and alcohol services.
Explore the impact of parental conflict on children and young people.
Training and tools to help practitioners and their managers discuss parental conflict.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
Principles to support decision making for those involved in safely planning and protecting visiting during outbreaks of infectious illness in adult social care.
Statistics relating to separated families and their child maintenance arrangements.
Practical training materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff to teach about families.
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