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What you need to do if you start working for yourself.
A deed poll recognises a change of name of an adult or child - make your own, use official forms, or get one through a specialist agency or solicitor.
Renew, replace or apply for an adult or child British passport if you’re living abroad or working overseas - forms, prices, how long it takes
Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals
Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax
Use the Attendance Allowance claim form to apply for financial help for your personal care if you're disabled and State Pension age or older.
Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
Advertise apprenticeships and manage applications using the apprenticeship service.
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews.
Book a National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme course
Check if you were contracted out of the Additional State Pension and what it means for your State Pension
You could get a fine and penalty points if you're caught speeding, or could even lose your licence
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.
Contact details for the Student Loans Company – including repayment and refund enquiries.
Find the details of your nearest driving theory test centres
Find the details of your nearest practical driving test centres
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Find out how to pay a local council for a parking fine or parking ticket - if it’s a penalty charge notice (PCN)
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