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Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
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…
If you're a parent registered for Tax-Free Childcare or free childcare if you're working, sign in to pay into your account, reconfirm your eligibility, update your details.
Sign in to your Universal Credit account - report a change, add a note to your journal, see your payments and do other tasks
Find out how to prove your right to work in the UK to an employer. Get an online share code to prove your right to work if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
Apply for British citizenship if you were born in the UK - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Sign in or set up a personal or business tax account, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE for employers, VAT and other services.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
How to pay tax on your income if you come to live in the UK - tax returns, paying National Insurance, Portable Document A1, E101 or E102, claiming relief if you're taxed twice, claiming a refund (form R43)
Get endorsement for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a researcher or academic leader - fellowship, UKRI endorsement, peer review.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
Sign into or set up a personal tax account to check and manage HMRC records, including Income Tax, change of address, Self Assessment and company car tax.
Official information British people moving to and living in Canada need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Sign in to your agent services account, copy across clients and authorise new ones.
This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions.
What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU
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