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Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
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You have to pay Income Tax on any tips you get, and may have to pay…
Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about or call 101 if you’re…
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Find out what the MOD War Detectives get up to throughout their days
FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
What to do if you've been affected by crime abroad and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and others can help.
Got a new tablet, smart watch or connected toy for Christmas? Take 5 minutes to set up 2-step verification and keep cyber criminals out of your home.
Find out what to do if you are spiked, or are with someone who has been, and where to get more information.
Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV
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