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What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission…
A non-residential property is any building or land that is not designed to…
A long-term squatter can become the registered owner of property or land…
HM Land Registry will tell you if squatters apply for legal ownership of…
You can remove squatters using an interim possession order (IPO) or making…
You may be classed as homeless if you’re squatting. Get advice from…
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Tell the police and your insurance company straight away if your vehicle…
Your vehicle tax will be cancelled by DVLA once you tell them you no…
Apply to keep your private (personalised) registration number as soon as…
What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.
Crime and fraud issues in international trade: theft of goods, money laundering, cyber crime, employee fraud, infringement of intellectual property.
What intellectual property is, how you can protect it, and which of copyright, patents, design right and trade marks applies to your work.
Find out how to keep your charity cyber secure, respond to cyber attacks, and report cyber crime.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
This guide provides information about being arrested in Turkey and what conditions are like in prison there.
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