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Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
Types of school and how they're run - community schools, academies, free schools, faith schools, state boarding schools.
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a…
Faith schools have to follow the national curriculum, but they can choose…
Free schools are funded by the government but are not run by the local…
Academies receive funding directly from the government and are run by an…
City technology colleges and ‘ the city college for the technology of the…
State boarding schools provide free education but charge fees for…
Private schools (also known as ‘independent schools’) charge fees to…
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Slovenia and how to get one if you do.
The Single Data List is a list of all the datasets that local government must submit to central government.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
The new LOA will ensure that our service personnel, and their families, receive a more accurate contribution to additional costs incurred when serving overseas.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Operating principles for commissioners and providers of night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping.
Change your protocol, update your authorisation, report safety issues, submit safety updates and complete your end-of-trial study report.
Guidance for local authorities on how to introduce a single point of contact for surveillance camera schemes.
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
Frequently asked questions on the Levelling Up Fund Round 2.
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information about the SFPC programme to help safely reduce the number of children entering care.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
Who can apply to the scheme, how the application process works, and the checks that authorities must complete.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
Find out if there's a family hub in your local area. Family hubs are a single place to get support for children, young people and families. This can include baby groups and parent classes, counselling services and financial advice.
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