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Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions
You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using -…
You do not need to wear a seat belt if you’re: a driver who is reversing,…
If your vehicle does not have seat belts, for example it’s a classic car,…
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or…
A child aged 3 or older can travel in a back seat without a child car seat…
Schools set school uniform policy and must make their uniform policy. You should talk to the school if you think your child is being discriminated against.
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.
The Month of the Military Child each April celebrates Service children.
Product Safety Report for Zara Kids Newborn Ribbed Romper presenting a serious risk of choking due to the easy detachment of small parts.
Product recall for children’s nightwear presenting a high risk of burns.
Product recall for Next Kids Patent T Bar Bow Shoes presenting a risk of injuries.
Product Safety Report for Kids Girls Swimmable Mermaid Tail Sea-maid Bikini Sets Swimwear Swimming Costume presenting a high risk of drowning as it is intended for a young child.
Product Recall for Yhong girl's Halloween dress-up star outfit sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking. The product also presents flammability, entrapment and asphyxiation risks.
Product Recall for Baby wear 2-piece short dungaree set in charcoal, green and turquoise sold by Asda presenting a risk of choking.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Product recall for Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts presenting a risk of entrapment.
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