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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Advice for employers carrying out right to work checks during the coronavirus pandemic.
How we review the information landlords are required to send to us
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
As a commercial driver, you might be asked to stop by the police or a…
You’re responsible for maintaining the roadworthiness of your vehicle.…
A prohibition can prevent you from driving until you get a problem with…
You need a valid operator’s licence if you drive the following for any…
If you get a fine from a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)…
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) officers and police officers…
How and why safeguarding and accommodation checks must be entered into the CMS. Includes the importance of timeliness and updating.
Check someone's driving record - vehicles they can drive, penalty points and disqualifications
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
Steve Double was Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury) between 28 October 2022 and 13 November 2023. He was previously Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs between 8 July 2022 and...
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Check someone's immigration status, and that they can access services like the NHS and benefits in the UK
What happens when Rural Payments Agency field officers visit your holding, including checks on tagging, holding registers and movement records.
What to do if any of the checks you make give cause for concern.
A collection of guidance to help landlords, homeowners and letting agents carry out correct right to rent checks and avoid civil penalties.
Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work.
A collection of guidance documents and information about DBS checks and processes.
When and why HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) might check an SDRT transaction and what the possible outcomes could be.
How to carry out checks on your business and customers, and what records you must keep to prevent money laundering.
The checks councils must make if a guest moves in before telling the council.
Carry out checks on your overseas customers and find out what records you’ll need to keep if you’re approved for the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme.
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
Find out if you need to apply for an approval check, how to apply and how HMRC will carry out the checks as part of the business registration process.
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