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Paying the Dart Charge: costs, creating an account, paying a fine or Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), applying for a local resident discount.

• Paying the charge

  You need to pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge) by midnight the…

• Charges

  You must pay the charge if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6am and…

• Fines (Penalty Charge Notices)

  You can get a £70 fine if you do not pay the Dart Charge. You must pay the…

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.

• What Universal Credit is

  Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid…

• Eligibility

  You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need…

• What you'll get

  Universal Credit is paid monthly. How much you get depends on: your…

• How your wages affect your payments

  If you or your partner are working, how much Universal Credit you get will…

• How you're paid

  Universal Credit is paid once a month, usually into your bank, building…

• How to claim

  You can apply for Universal Credit online. You need to create an account…

• Get an advance on your first payment

  If you need help to pay your bills or cover other costs while you wait for…

• Your claimant commitment

  To get Universal Credit payments, you’ll need to accept an agreement…

• Report a change of circumstances

  You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…

• Financial help and support

  If you need financial support, you can get help and advice from the…

Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.

Tables showing the rates for vehicle tax for different types of vehicle.

As an employer, if you provide company cars or fuel for your employees' private use, you'll need to work out the taxable value so you can report this to HMRC

Find out about advisory fuel rates for company car users, when you can use them, and how they're calculated.

• Updated: 22 February 2024

Types of vehicle that are free to tax (exempt), including vehicles used by disabled people, mobility scooters, and historic vehicles

The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.

Claiming tax relief on expenses you have to pay for your work, like uniforms, tools, travel and working from home costs.

Check if you can use E10 petrol in your car, motorcycle or moped - what information you need to check, what to do if you’re not sure

Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports - carry-on luggage, checked-in baggage, restricted items and liquids, electronic devices carried from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

You need to move to Universal Credit if you’ve received a Migration Notice letter, as one or more of your benefits will be ending soon.

• Updated: 20 February 2024

Tell HMRC about changes to your PAYE company car or fuel benefit details

Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed

Certify a document as a true copy of the original by getting it signed and dated by a professional person, like a solicitor

Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured

You could get a grant to install a heat pump or biomass boiler. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

Claim capital allowances so your business pays less tax when you buy assets - equipment, fixtures, business cars, plant and machinery, annual investment allowance, first year allowances.

Apply for Workplace Charging Scheme vouchers to get a discount on buying and installing electric vehicle charge points at your workplace

Use these rates and thresholds when you operate your payroll or provide expenses and benefits to your employees.

• Updated: 12 March 2024