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The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…
If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.
You may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week through the Free…
If your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old You can get 30 hours of free…
The amount of free childcare you can get through Free Childcare for…
Find out when to apply for 30 hours of free childcare. Check with your…
Use this service to apply for Free Childcare for Working Parents if you…
You’ll usually find out if you’re eligible immediately after applying, but…
To keep getting Free Childcare for Working Parents you must sign in to…
New Independent Legal Advocacy scheme will provide free, independent legal advice to victim-survivors of rape and sexual offences committed by Service personnel or a civilian subject to Service Discipline that is being investigated by the Service Justice System, from Spring...
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
The government is launching a consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces.
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
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Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
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
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