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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…
You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…
You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…
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Short-term study visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Information for students on funding and how to apply for Higher Education Short Course Loans (HESC) for those living in England and taking part in the trial of HESC.
Lays-offs and short-time working - pay, rights, temporary lay-off, redundancy, taking on extra work, claiming Jobseeker's Allowance, short-time regulations and payments
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Help with costs and funeral expenses after someone has died. Includes Universal Credit.
Find out how to provide the minimum level of pension that must be paid, depending on benefits a member has accrued and according to anti-franking legislation.
Management of British armed forces casualties and compassionate cases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Information and advice if a friend or family member has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or has died in suspicious circumstances in India.
Information on accessing victim and witness support services.
How to apply for asylum support if you're waiting to find out if you'll be given asylum in the UK
Dr Mike Short was Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for International Trade from November 2017 to February 2023. He has over 40 years of experience in the electronics and telecommunications industry, latterly as Vice President of Telefonica for 17...
If you apply to Student Finance England for help with your studies for a full-time undergraduate course, you, your parents or partner may be asked to give us evidence.
Statistics on strengths, requirements, intakes and outflows from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
Woodlands may be eligible for certain tax reliefs and exemptions, depending on the type of woodland and its purpose.
Whatton is a prison in Nottingham for men convicted of a sex offence.
Policies and measures to tackle unacceptable behaviour across Defence, including ways to respond and report it.
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