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Search by postcode to check if a property is built over an old coal mine - find out if you need a coal mining report, what it covers, other reports available, fees

Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise

• Vehicle noise limits

  There are limits to the amount of noise that vehicles can make on public…

• Noise from roads

  There’s no legal limit to road noise, although noise levels might be taken…

• Railway noise

  There are no legal limits to noise from existing railways. If you think…

• Aircraft noise

  Noise is regulated to some extent at all UK airports. This can include…

• Further information

  There are strategic noise maps for England provided by the Department for…

Find out whether you need to pay UK tax on foreign income - residence and ‘non-dom’ status, tax returns, claiming relief if you’re taxed twice (including certificates of residence)

• Overview

  You may need to pay UK Income Tax on your foreign income, such as: wages…

• UK residence and tax

  Your UK residence status affects whether you need to pay tax in the UK on…

• 'Non-domiciled' residents

  UK residents may not have to pay UK tax on foreign income if they’re…

• Reporting your foreign income

  You usually need to fill in a Self Assessment tax return if you’re a UK…

• Foreign income that's taxed differently

  Most foreign income is taxed in the same way as UK income, but there are…

• If you're taxed twice

  You may be taxed on your foreign income by the UK and by the country where…

• If you come to study in the UK

  Foreign students usually do not pay UK tax on foreign income or gains, as…

If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice

Apply to give up (renounce) your British citizenship or status - ‘declaration of renunciation’

To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission.

This page provides information and guidance for those who may have been affected.

• Updated: 11 August 2025

There has been a compromise to an Armed Forces payment network. This page provides guidance for the small number of veterans who may be affected.

• Updated: 10 May 2024

Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.

Information and support for veterans and serving personnel affected by historic allegations.

• Updated: 18 February 2020