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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…
Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…
The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…
If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
A pension is a way to save money for later in your life. You may be able…
You can pay into as many pension schemes as you want. It depends on how…
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The pension you get from the government (‘State Pension’) is based on your…
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The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
In June 2025, Great British Nuclear was renamed Great British Energy - Nuclear.
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
How Universal Credit works if you’re State Pension age and you got a Migration Notice letter.
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