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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

• When you're arrested

  If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…

• Your rights in custody

  The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You…

• How long you can be held in custody

  The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…

• Giving fingerprints, photographs and samples

  The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…

• Legal advice at the police station

  You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…

• Complaining about your treatment by the police

  Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…

Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court.

• Rules your landlord must follow

  Your landlord must follow strict procedures if they need you to leave…

• Accelerated possession

  Landlords cannot usually apply to the court for an accelerated possession…

• Eviction court hearings

  If your landlord goes to court to evict you, there will be a ‘possession…

• Eviction notices

  If you do not leave your home by the date given in a possession order,…

• Harassment and illegal evictions

  It is a crime for your landlord to harass you or try to remove you from a…

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

• Updated: 29 July 2026

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.

Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families.

How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application

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.

How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.

• Updated: 1 April 2026

Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, Early Learning for 2 year olds, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.

How to charge VAT, calculate VAT, VAT rates, reclaim VAT on business expenses, keep digital records.