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Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.

• Overview

  You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads. Third…

• If you’re in an accident

  If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…

• Driving abroad

  If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…

• Uninsured vehicles

  You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…

• Driving without insurance

  It’s illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at…

Apply for your first National Insurance number - you must have the right to live and work in the UK.

• Who can apply for a National Insurance number

  You can apply for a National Insurance number if you: live in the UK have…

• How to apply

  To get a National Insurance number you need to apply online. You’ll need…

Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.

• Updated: 22 August 2023

Find out if you've paid enough National Insurance to qualify for the full State Pension - check gaps, contributions and credits, get a National Insurance statement, call the helpline.

Information on how to find your National Insurance number and how to get a letter with your National Insurance number on.

National Insurance - your National Insurance number, how much you pay, National Insurance rates and classes, check your contributions record.

• Updated: 14 December 2018

Intellectual property insurance may not be appropriate for every business however you may find that IP insurance has numerous benefits.

• Updated: 21 February 2020

Find out about gaining approval for a fair partial exemption special method if you deal with partial exemption for insurers.

• Updated: 13 February 2023

If you’re travelling abroad, you should take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.

• Updated: 2 August 2024