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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Calculate an employee’s maternity pay (SMP), paternity or adoption pay, relevant period and average weekly earnings
Find out how to nominate someone to collect your State Pension for you
Your employee can take Shared Parental Leave (SPL) if they're eligible and they or their partner ends their maternity or adoption leave early - eligibility, entitlement, starting SPL, splitting blocks of leave and record keeping
Guidance for the next of kin or executor for someone who has died who may have been underpaid State Pension.
If you're the parent or guardian of a child aged 18 and under, use these forms to put their new name on public record by 'enrolling' it at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance note (for minors).
Helplines providing advice and support to the families of people in prison - including the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a partner, parent, child or relative in the UK - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.
Find out who is entitled to a share of someone’s property, possessions and money if they die without making a will
Find out the rules for transferring the basic tax-free allowance (nil rate band) to a surviving spouse or civil partner.
Maternity or Paternity Leave or Pay, or Maternity Allowance for parents
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