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If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
If you’re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting…
Check if the person you care for can get certain benefits more quickly and…
As an owner or manager of land, understand how to restrict public access for land management, public safety or fire prevention reasons.
How to apply for bankruptcy. What to do if you’ve been made bankrupt: if you’re at risk of violence, how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and possessions when you're bankrupt.
Becoming bankrupt is one way to deal with debts you cannot pay. It means…
There are other options for dealing with your debts that do not restrict…
Someone you owe money to can apply to a court to make you bankrupt if you:…
When you’re made bankrupt, your name and address will be published in: the…
You’ll receive a copy of the bankruptcy order. Your name and address will…
When you’re bankrupt, you cannot: borrow more than £500 without telling…
The person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’) might sell your…
The person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’) will decide if the…
You must give the person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’)…
Your business is very likely to be closed, unless the person dealing with…
You can apply to cancel (‘annul’) your bankruptcy if: the bankruptcy order…
After 12 months, you’re usually released (‘discharged’) automatically from…
Information for health professionals on the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of Pontiac fever.
Government pilots social media bans, time limits and digital curfews in 300 teenage homes to inform national consultation on children's online safety.
A guide to the legislation enabling drug services and others to supply take home naloxone without a prescription to save a life in an emergency.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Income Tax is a tax you pay on your earnings - find out about what it is, how you pay and how to check you're paying the right amount using HMRC's tax calculator.
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