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The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Having right of abode means you're allowed to live or work in the UK without any immigration restrictions - apply for a certificate of entitlement to prove you have it.
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
You may need to tell DVLA if you have diabetes, depending on the treatment you're getting
How to pay Class 2 self-employed National Insurance contributions - online, bank transfer, cheque, payslips.
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa to live and work in the UK if you’re from a participating country - fees, eligibility, how to apply.
Use this form to change the details of an individual who is a director.
Check whether you need to report and pay any tax on income you make apart from your main job or earnings.
Small businesses can record income and expenses when money is actually paid rather than when they've invoiced or received
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Reasons why your benefit payments could change, report changes in your circumstances while claiming benefits
Complain to HMRC about the service you received: what you need to do, what happens when you complain, disagree with a decision
Running a limited company - including directors' responsibilities, company annual returns, reporting company changes and how to take money out of a limited company.
Employer guide to Statutory Sick Pay - SSP rates, form SSP1, eligibility, fit notes (formerly sick notes), recover statutory pay.
If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
How to prepare a Company Tax Return for your limited company or unincorporated association - deadlines, corrections and penalties
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply or stop being an appointee.
Postgraduate funding - find grants, loans, studentships and scholarships.
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