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Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads. Third…
If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…
If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…
You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…
It’s illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at…
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…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
If you buy or sell second-hand vehicles, find out how other products and circumstances affect the scheme and how you account for VAT. (VAT Notice 718)
Pass Plus is a practical course to improve your driving skills - once completed you may get a discount on your car insurance
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
FCDO travel advice for New Zealand. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of employees using their own vehicles for business travel
New taskforce is a major step forward in getting a fair deal for UK drivers by rooting out factors that increase costs for car insurance industry.
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