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Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Follow these steps if you have a dispute with your neighbour. This guide…
Before making a formal complaint or getting others involved, try to…
If your neighbour is a tenant, you can complain to their landlord. This…
If you cannot resolve the dispute by speaking to your neighbour, you can…
You can ask your local council for help if the neighbour dispute involves…
You must try to settle a dispute about a high hedge informally before the…
You should call the police if your neighbour: is violent, threatening or…
If all else fails, you can take legal action against a neighbour. Taking…
When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed.
The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental…
You must use an approved MOT test centre to get your MOT. Only centres…
There’s a maximum amount MOT test stations can charge. This depends on the…
During the MOT, important parts on your vehicle will be checked to make…
Your vehicle can either pass or fail the MOT. Passing the MOT If your…
In some cases your vehicle can have a partial retest for free or a reduced…
You can appeal the results of an MOT with the Driver and Vehicle Standards…
You do not need to get an MOT for a vehicle until it reaches the age shown…
You can get information corrected on your MOT (such as the mileage or…
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Information on enhancing communications resilience and how we work with telecommunication service providers to manage the risk of disruption to public networks.
Change your protocol, update your authorisation, report safety issues, submit safety updates and complete your end-of-trial study report.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Engineering/Electro-Technical Officers or Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
How to access and use an eVisa: set up a UKVI account, update your details and get a share code to prove your immigration status when you work, rent or travel.
How to register for VAT, change your details, cancel your registration, register for VAT in EU countries.
Information on how to gain a UK CoC for Deck Officers or Deck Watch Rating Certificate
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