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There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees
What to do if you have an electronic tag (including curfew tags, location tags and alcohol tags) and how to contact the Electronic Monitoring Service (EMS).
Find out if there's a family hub in your local area. Family hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families. This can include baby groups and parent classes, counselling services and financ…
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.
GOV.UK Wallet will let you save government documents like your driving licence to your phone, so that you can prove your age or eligibility.
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
Search for details of companies involved in insolvency proceedings, liquidation, frozen assets
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
If you’ve missed Self Assessment deadlines get an estimate of how much you’ll need to pay in penalties and interest
Get help and advice on employment rights - telephone, opening hours, website
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals
Apply for an order related to the enforcement of a child arrangements order or to set aside or change an existing enforcement order.
What it means to be dormant for Corporation Tax or Companies House - trading and non-trading, annual accounts, Company Tax Returns and telling HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Find a registered childminder through your local council or a registered childminding agency.
When you have to pay Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty or Inheritance Tax on money, shares or property you inherit
Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy.
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
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