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Understand how preventative design measures can reduce the risk of harms happening on your online platform.

• Updated: 29 June 2021

The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.

• Overview

  Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission…

• Squatting in non-residential properties

  A non-residential property is any building or land that is not designed to…

• Squatters' rights to property

  A long-term squatter can become the registered owner of property or land…

• Stop squatters legally possessing property

  HM Land Registry will tell you if squatters apply for legal ownership of…

• Remove squatters

  You can remove squatters using an interim possession order (IPO) or making…

• Where to get help

  You may be classed as homeless if you’re squatting. Get advice from…

Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.

• Updated: 1 October 2019

What you need to do to buy, sell or hire out items made of or containing ivory in the UK.

• Updated: 7 April 2026

Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to live stream, or view live streams by others.

• Updated: 29 June 2021

• Updated: 1 April 2026

Appeal to the independent Social Security and Child Support tribunal about a benefit decision: what happens at the hearing, getting a decision, if you do not agree

Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.

• Updated: 15 February 2022

Find out what online harms are, how to manage them, and where to report them if they occur.

• Updated: 29 June 2021

Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.