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What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.
If you get a jury summons in the post, you must respond within 7 days and…
You will not be paid for doing jury service, but you can claim some money…
If you cannot do jury service on the dates in your summons letter, you can…
If you have a disability or physical or mental health condition, courts…
You must respond to your jury summons within 7 days of getting it. You can…
On your first day, you should bring: your jury summons form or your jury…
Do not discuss the trial with anyone until it’s finished, except with…
Make your claim for expenses at the end of your jury service - and no more…
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.
Help to Save is a type of savings account. It allows certain people…
You can earn 2 tax-free bonuses over 4 years. You’ll get any bonuses…
You can open a Help to Save account if you’re receiving Universal Credit…
Saving money though a Help to Save account could affect your eligibility…
You’ll need to sign in to set up a Help to Save account. If you do not…
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Information and advice on rabies, the viral infection of the central nervous system which affects mammals and humans.
Find out what to do if you have something seized (Notice 12A).
Steps SMEs can take when bidding for government contracts so they can compete with larger companies.
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
The Cyber Direct Entry Scheme offers an accelerated path into military cyber roles.
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