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Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.

• Overview

  All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a…

• Faith schools

  Faith schools have to follow the national curriculum, but they can choose…

• Free schools

  Free schools are funded by the government but are not run by the local…

• Academies

  Academies receive funding directly from the government and are run by an…

• City technology colleges

  City technology colleges and ‘ the city college for the technology of the…

• State boarding schools

  State boarding schools provide free education but charge fees for…

• Private schools

  Private schools (also known as ‘independent schools’) charge fees to…

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.

• What PIP is for

  Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if…

• Eligibility

  You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if all of the following…

• How much you’ll get

  How much Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you get depends on how…

• How to claim

  Before you apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), check if you’re…

• After you've applied

  You might be invited to an assessment with a health professional if more…

• If your PIP claim is reviewed

  The letter you got when your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was…

• Report a change to your needs or circumstances

  You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line…

• Claiming PIP if you’re nearing the end of life

  If you’re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting…

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities

Guidance on using the tax system to offer gym memberships and sports facilities to staff.

• Updated: 8 May 2018

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.

What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules

What to do if you're asked to do jury service - taking time off work, delaying jury service, claiming expenses. Includes information from the withdrawn 5222, 5222A and Juror Charter guidance.

How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.

Request an exemption from the knowledge of language and Life in the UK Test requirement because of a long term physical or mental condition.

Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there