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Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help

• Overview

  When you take time off to have a baby you might be eligible for: Statutory…

• Leave

  Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks. It’s made up of: Ordinary Maternity…

• Pay

  Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of…

• Eligibility

  Statutory Maternity Leave You qualify for Statutory Maternity Leave if:…

• How to claim

  Statutory Maternity Leave At least 15 weeks before your due date, tell…

• Extra help

  Maternity benefits Use a benefits calculator to see what help you can get…

Apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have an Innovator Founder or Innovator visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

• Overview

  You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain if you have an…

• Getting endorsed

  Before you can apply, you must show an approved body that you’ve grown…

• Family members

  Your partner and children can apply at the same time if they’re eligible.…

• How to apply

  You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in…

• After you apply

  You’ll usually get a decision within 6 months. If you paid to use the…

How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.

• Overview and fees

  You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you’re…

• You were born on or after 1 January 1983

  How you apply depends on where you were born. You were born in the UK or a…

• You were born before 1 January 1983

  Read the guidance to check if you can apply. Fill in the form to apply…

• After you’ve applied

  You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…

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

Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply

This study reflects on 3 visualizations created during a 3 year long collaboration.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

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

Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.

Apply for the Registered Traveller service to get through UK border control faster and without filling in a landing card