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Get a new energy certificate for your property: energy performance certificate (EPC), display energy certificate (DEC) or air conditioning inspection certificate. Find an assessor to get a certificate.

How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.

• Overview

  It costs £94.50 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online or…

• Renew

  You must renew your passport before you can travel if either: your…

• Replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport

  If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must cancel it before…

Use the DBS Update Service to keep your DBS check certificates up to date or check an applicant's DBS certificate (used to be called CRB checks).

DBS offers a number of online services, including the Update Service, DBS online accounts and online tracking.

• Updated: 3 April 2025

Resources to help keep children healthy and well from preconception to adulthood.

• Updated: 27 June 2023

If you live in England and work you may be able to get free childcare for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old. Check if you're eligible and how and when to apply.

Check how coastal flood and erosion risks will be managed in your area.

• Updated: 28 January 2025

Find resources to help you develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.

• Updated: 14 July 2025

Refresh your knowledge with the Charity Commission's 5-minute guides.

• Updated: 19 February 2021

How to find MCA approved training providers for STCW short course and ancillary training.

• Updated: 11 September 2025