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If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice

• Overview

  Your employer is insolvent if it cannot pay its debts. They might: make…

• Your rights

  You have different rights depending on whether your employer: makes you…

• What you can get

  What money you’re entitled to depends on: how long you were employed what…

• Apply for money you're owed

  You’re eligible to apply if: you were an employee you’re a UK or EEA…

• After you apply

  It usually takes up to 6 weeks to get your payment but can take longer.…

How to apply for student finance - when to apply, deadlines, proof of identity, parents' income, change an application.

• How to apply

  How you apply depends on: what type of student finance you’re eligible for…

• When to apply

  You can apply online for student finance for 2026 to 2027. You can still…

• Proof of identity

  When you apply online, you’ll be asked to give valid passport details. If…

• Household income

  You must provide your household income if you apply for any of the…

• Change an application

  You must say if any details in your application change. You’ll need to…

Apply for a licence to control wild birds for air safety, conservation, public health and safety or to prevent disease or agricultural damage.

• Updated: 1 April 2026

Apply for a licence for science or conservation purposes, or register for a class licence to visit roosts as a volunteer or do surveys; find out if you need to pay and how to report your actions.

Apply for a licence to disturb protected species of wild birds for photography and find out how to report your actions.

Employment rights and questions you can be asked about your disability - disability symbol, employment advisers and reasonable adjustments

Requesting flexible working, how to make an application, what business reasons an employer can give to reject an application and how to appeal.

How to challenge a probate application (‘enter a caveat’) if there’s a dispute about a will. What to do if your probate application is challenged.

Apply for a licence to disturb protected species of wild birds for science, education and conservation work and find out how to report your actions.

Apply and pay for a HGV, PSV or interim operator licence (O licence) if you use vehicles to transport goods or passengers.