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If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Your employer is insolvent if it cannot pay its debts. They might: make…
You have different rights depending on whether your employer: makes you…
What money you’re entitled to depends on: how long you were employed what…
You’re eligible to apply if: you were an employee you’re a UK or EEA…
It usually takes up to 6 weeks to get your payment but can take longer.…
The legal process of home repossession, including what your mortgage lender must do, repossession hearings, possession orders and help with legal costs
If you miss your mortgage repayments and cannot agree a repayment plan,…
What your mortgage lender must do Before a mortgage lender can repossess…
If your lender starts a repossession action against you, the court will…
If you’re on low income, you might be eligible for legal aid. It can help…
Repossession hearings normally take place in a judge’s chambers, not in a…
The lender can only repossess your home if the court grants permission.…
You can ask a judge to ‘suspend the warrant for possession’. This means…
If you think the judge made mistakes about the law or the facts of your…
Help from your council Your local council must give you advice to help you…
What to do when you disagree with a tax decision (HMRC1) - appealing against a decision, getting a review by HMRC and reasonable excuses.
You can challenge certain tax penalties or decisions from HM Revenue &…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will tell you in their decision letter what…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may charge you a penalty if you: send a tax…
You can get a tax decision or penalty looked at by someone in a different…
You may be able to delay paying a tax bill or penalty if you’re in the…
You’ll usually need to provide a reasonable excuse if you: want to…
You can contact HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you have a query about a…
How to do a VAT Return, pay your VAT bill, correct errors in your VAT Return, what to do if you're late with your return or payment.
Contact HM Revenue and Customs if you cannot pay your tax bill - get more time to pay or pay in instalments.
Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Andrew Burns, Deputy Judge of the High Court on 9 October 2026.
How to pay a Self Assessment late filing penalty or late payment penalty by Direct Debit, bank transfer, credit card, cheque or at a bank or building society.
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