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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
Use the online tool to find the tax rate for new unregistered cars
If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
How to pay Class 2 self-employed National Insurance contributions - online, bank transfer, cheque, payslips.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Complain to HMRC about the service you received: what you need to do, what happens when you complain, disagree with a decision
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
How to search for information about property and land in England and Wales - find out who owns it, how much was paid for it, how to get a scanned copy of the deeds and how to check the property boundaries
Help for home energy-saving improvements - eligibility, how to apply
When you do and do not have to offer a refund, repair or replacement, unconditional refunds for online purchases, and penalties for deceiving customers
Find out what to do if you've just registered a limited company - rules to follow, financial support and what to register for.
Requesting flexible working, how to make an application, what business reasons an employer can give to reject an application and how to appeal.
Find out what happens if your Universal Credit claim is reviewed.
Use this form to apply for probate by post either as an executor named in the will of someone who's died, or as a beneficiary if there are no executors.
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment to people who get certain benefits - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim
Tell HMRC about changes to your PAYE company car or fuel benefit details
Download HMRC's free payroll software Basic PAYE Tools
Vote in UK elections and referendums, register to vote, check what ID you need, and apply to vote by post or by proxy.
Application form (V890) to register your vehicle as being off the road, also called a SORN.
How to make your home greener and reduce your energy bills: upgrade your boiler, insulate your loft, draught-proof windows and doors, find out about energy grants.
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