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The home of Home Office on GOV.UK. The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the UK.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) money if you cannot work because of illness or disability - rates, eligibility, apply, assessment.
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contribution rates for the current tax year, what NI category letters mean.
Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly
What Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is, how to work it out, current CGT rates and how to pay.
The home of HM Passport Office on GOV.UK. HM Passport Office is the sole issuer of UK passports and responsible for civil registration services through the General Register Office.
Student finance calculator - get a quick estimate of what student loans, grants, bursaries and other funding you could get - for full-time, part-time and EU students
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid when a person's estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die - exemptions, passing on property. Sometimes known as death duties.
How to tell HMRC if there's a change to your personal details - address, name, income, marital status, gender
See how the Child Maintenance Service works out maintenance and the rates they use
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The home of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on GOV.UK. We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also supp…
The home of Security Industry Authority on GOV.UK. We are the regulator of the UK’s private security industry.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
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