101 is the number to call when you want to contact your local police – when it’s less urgent than 999. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 101 is now available across all areas of England and Wales. Call 101 to contact the police to report less urgent crime and […]
This service from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) allows you to calculate how much statutory redundancy you are entitled to based on your circumstances. To use the service, simply fill in your age and the number of complete years you have worked for your current employer. The calculator will then show how […]
You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using. But you need to wear your seat belt correctly for it to work properly in a crash. Find out when you must wear a seat belt and how it should be worn. You must wear a seat belt if one […]
A company may introduce a performance-related pay scheme to encourage higher performance. The better you – or your team – carry out your work, the more your employer pays you. Find out more about the different types of performance-related pay schemes and what to do if you have problems. Performance-related pay is a way of […]
Free early learning gives children the best start in life. Through learning and playing with other children in a safe and structured environment, they’ll have a head start when they begin school. All three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education for 38 weeks of the year. This applies […]
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To find out about recycling you first need to identify the appropriate local authority. Please choose from the options below, enter your details and click ‘Go’. This service is only available in England. Alternatively use a map to find your local authority Please use the links below to find a local authority in Wales, Scotland […]
The Blue Badge scheme is for drivers or passengers with severe mobility problems. The scheme allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go. The scheme does not apply to off-street car parking. Find out how to apply or see if you might be eligible. What you’ll need: National Insurance number […]
If you have been asked to apply for a criminal record check in England or Wales, you will need to apply through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). Find out how to apply, how much it costs and how long it takes. A check costs: £26 – standard CRB check £44 – enhanced CRB check Some […]
In order to vote in UK elections and referendums, you need to apply to have your name included on the electoral register. This is known as registering to vote. Find out who can register, which elections you can vote in and how to register to vote. The electoral register is a list of the names […]
In most circumstances, you’ll need to renew the photo on your driving licence before it expires, as the photo’s only valid for 10 years. If you’re a short period licence holder (over 70 or medical short period) you’ll only need to renew your photo when your driving entitlement expires. You can apply to renew the […]
On average, the UK faces hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters as a result of climate change. Cooling your home without air conditioning and checking your risk of flooding are just two ways to get ready. Whether you own your home or not, there are many changes you can make now to be ready […]
Lists county councils, borough and district councils and unitary authorities throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales Contact details for Salford City Council Contact details for Scarborough Borough Council Contact details for Scottish Borders Council Contact details for Sedgemoor District Council Contact details for Sefton Council Contact details for Selby District Council Contact details for […]
It can take up to eight weeks for the Tax Credit Office to deal with your renewal. Find out when you need to contact the Tax Credit Helpline, what happens to your payments in the meantime, and how you’ll know when your renewal has been dealt with. It often takes up to eight weeks for […]