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How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
A Budgeting Loan can help pay for: furniture or household items (for…
To get a Budgeting Loan you must have been getting one or more of these…
The lowest amount you can borrow is £100. You could get up to: £348 if…
A Budgeting Loan is interest free so you only pay back what you borrow.…
Check you’re eligible before you apply for a Budgeting Loan. You can apply…
After you apply you’ll be given a decision on your application. You need…
You may be able to get other kinds of support, including: help from your…
Use the IHT407 with form IHT400 to give details about the deceased's household and personal goods.
Find out if you can declare personal goods orally or by conduct.
The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Effect on health and well-being of providing vouchers for household items to displaced or returned persons, and vulnerable host families.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
Use the IHT408 with form IHT400 to give details if the people who inherited the deceased's household and personal goods wish to donate some or all of them to a UK charity and deduct charity exemption against the value of...
Things to consider when buying and using products.
How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Tax and customs on personal belongings when you move to the UK permanently or temporarily - shipping, tax and duty
Consultation on VAT relief on everyday charitable donations will be launched before 23 July 2024.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.
Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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