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Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
Part-time work Children can work part-time from the age of 14. In some…
Children under 16 School-aged children are not entitled to the National…
A child may need a licence if they’re under school leaving age and taking…
There are several restrictions on when and where children are allowed to…
Most local councils say that businesses intending to employ school-aged…
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
The FIFA World Cup takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico from 11 June…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
This guide is to help you and your business understand issues around data protection and privacy. It is intended for organisations that provide online services likely to be accessed by children.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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