We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The UK’s consumer connectable product security regime came into effect on 29 April 2024. Businesses in the supply chains of these products now need to be compliant with the legislation.
This guidance provides leaseholders with a plain English explanation of the implications of the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022.
Information for voluntary and community sector organisations (VCS) looking to responsibly make matches between sponsors and guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy
The different types of SIA licence, and which job activities need a licence.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
How UK persons’ trading interests are protected and when authorisations must be obtained to trade with countries subject to specific extraterritorial laws.
Use the online form service or postal form CF411 to apply for National Insurance Home Responsibilities Protection.
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on imports into and exports out of the UK.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
The government has announced measures making it easier for police to apply for stalking protection orders, meaning more victims will be protected earlier.
Find out how to get help if you have concerns that someone is being abused or neglected under a lasting power of attorney, enduring power of attorney or deputy court order.
Sample letters to get a copy of restraining order or protective injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
What to do to protect people who come into contact with your charity through its work from abuse or mistreatment.
How schools should setup a Microsoft Windows laptop or tablet before lending the device to a child, family or young person.
Apply the government secure email policy.
Countdown begins for new minimum security standards regime for all consumer products with internet connectivity.
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.