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Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Use this tool to find out if you need to send a tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year (6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025).
Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.
Tell DVLA when your address changes so your driving licence, vehicle log book (V5C), vehicle tax and other details are up to date
When to book your car driving test, what to take with you, what happens during the test, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled.
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £21.50.
Renew or replace a passport urgently with the 1 day Premium service or the 1 week Fast Track service.
How to log in to your UK visa application (or account) to complete and submit your application form.
Take free official practice theory tests from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
What tax codes are, how they're worked out, and what to do if you think your code is wrong.
How to file company information - including directors, registered office and shareholders in your confirmation statement (previously AR01 annual return)
How to set up or manage a child maintenance arrangement, including what to do if a parent does not pay, how to contact the Child Maintenance Service, and signing in to your account.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking …
Sign up to get free reminders by text message or email a month before your MOT is due
Help with the cost of paying for approved childcare - Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 hours childcare, childcare vouchers, Learner Support.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Check the status of your passport after applying for a new passport or to renew or replace an existing passport
Check a UK VAT registration number is valid. Prove when you checked a number.
Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council
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