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Contact information for Carer's Allowance Unit, telephone number and address
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
Apply for a state primary school place through your local council
Getting help with tax returns, allowances, tax codes, filling in forms and what to do if you owe HMRC
How to use the Post Office passport Check and Send service for passport applications and renewals, what it costs, where you can use the service.
A disability premium is extra money if you’re under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
Appeal to the independent Social Security and Child Support tribunal about a benefit decision: what happens at the hearing, getting a decision, if you do not agree
Check if your council offers free early education and childcare
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
Why tax credits go up, down or stop - changes to your family or work life you need to report such as a change of address.
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself
You may be able to get provisional entitlement to higher category vehicles, and automatic entitlement to lower categories if you pass a higher category driving test.
Find out what level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check you can get for an employee you’re recruiting. Formerly a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
Providing your biometric information and supporting documents for visa and immigration applications within the UK; UKVCAS service point locations; cost of appointments.
Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Contact Companies House to register your limited company, file returns and accounts
Get a refund of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) if you work in health and care - eligibility, what you’ll get and how to apply.
Check if you can get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills - including cavity wall, solid wall and loft insulation.
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