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An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
You need to be registered to vote before you can vote in UK elections or…
You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building,…
You must apply for a postal vote if you want to vote by post, for example…
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your…
How you vote when you’re abroad depends on: whether you’ll be abroad…
You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or…
You may be asked to vote on behalf of someone else if they’re unable to…
When and how to appeal against a visa, asylum or immigration decision - appeals to the immigration and asylum tribunal, administrative review, fees, forms, further submissions.
You can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)…
You can only appeal to the tribunal if you have the legal right to appeal…
You can ask for your appeal to be heard urgently (‘expedited’) at any…
You’ll get a letter or email with details of how to attend your hearing.…
You’ll be given a decision in person or by post. The tribunal will either…
Read the rules the tribunal must follow and the guidance it’s issued. All…
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
In employment law a person’s employment status helps determine: their…
A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if: they have a contract or…
An employee is someone who works under an employment contract. A person…
An employee shareholder is someone who works under an employment contract…
A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and…
Company directors run limited companies on behalf of shareholders.…
A person who’s been appointed to a position by a company or organisation…
A court or employment tribunal (known as an industrial tribunal in…
How to pay a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA), including payment methods, reference numbers, bank details and deadlines.
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
How to use the Post Office passport Check and Send service for passport applications and renewals, what it costs, where you can use the service.
Use this form to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate on paper. You'll need to print, fill out and send or take the form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
Apply for citizenship as a direct descendant of a citizen of the UK and Colonies who was born in the British Indian Ocean Territory.
How to pay a CIS late filing penalty: payment reference number, online, by Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
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