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An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or…
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building,…
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post, for example…
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your…
How you vote when you’re abroad depends on: whether you’ll be abroad…
You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or…
You may be asked to vote on behalf of someone else if they’re unable to…
Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.
Vote in UK elections and referendums, register to vote, check what ID you need, and apply to vote by post or by proxy.
Find out how to report information to HMRC using the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) if you are a financial institution.
…She was elected Conservative MP for Redditch in 2017. Political career Rachel was elected as Member of Parliament for Redditch at the 2017 General Election. She sat on the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee between September 2017 and June 2018.…
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
How to start a case in the King’s Bench, part of the High Court which deals with claims such as personal injury, libel and contract law.
An overview of the process by which bills become law.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Slovakia, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving licences and passports.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in New Zealand, including guidance on healthcare, residency and benefits.
FCDO travel advice for Sierra Leone. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Madagascar. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Use this service to apply for a postal vote in, general elections and other UK Parliamentary elections, local elections in England (including mayors), Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales, referendums and MP recall petitions.
FCDO travel advice for Zimbabwe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Ghana, including guidance on residency, employment, healthcare and driving.
FCDO travel advice for Nigeria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The UK is seeking election to the UN Human Rights Council for the term January 2014 to December 2016
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