Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit paid to eligible people who are currently unemployed and looking for work. To claim JSA you need to be actively looking for work and: over 18 but below State Pension age unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours per week living in England, Scotland or Wales Under 18s: you […]
If you are under 18 and have been a victim or witness of a crime you may be asked to give evidence. Appearing in court can feel intimidating, so you can give evidence in other ways like using a video link or on videotape. Find out what these are. You might be allowed to give […]
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Your child’s first day at primary school, nursery or playgroup is a big step. However, there are plenty of practical things that you can do to prepare them, like talking to your child about school and helping to develop their practical skills. Your child may be anxious about what to expect on the first day […]
You must take your vehicle to an authorised treatment facility (ATF) if it needs to be scrapped. If the vehicle is to be written off by your insurance company, they may take the vehicle in return for a total loss payment. You must take your vehicle to an authorised treatment facility who will make sure […]
If your passport is lost or stolen, you need to replace it before you can travel internationally. Although a damaged passport may still function and be readable, some airlines may refuse to let you travel. The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) recommends you replace damaged passports. It is vital that you report a lost or […]
Attendance Allowance is paid at two rates depending on how your disability affects you. The claim pack gives some examples of different levels of care needs. You can claim Attendance Allowance online. Higher rate £77.45 Lower rate £51.85 Claim straight away – if you delay you may lose benefit. You can claim online or get […]
Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. Conveyancing also includes the various searches and enquiries and any final tasks following the sale. Find out what you need to do and where to find a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to help you. There are three main […]
When you are looking for work no matter how the job has been advertised, it is always your responsibility to protect your own safety. Here are some basic tips on protecting your personal details and steps you can take to protect yourself when looking for work. Jobcentre Plus have produced the following basic tips on […]
The information includes addresses, facilities, opening hours, key contact details, maps and tools to plan your journey. If you know the court you wish to locate please type the name into the search by court name box, or scroll to select it from the list, and click get details.
Your tax credit payments are based on your current personal circumstances, such as whether you work, how many children you have and your annual income. The lower your income, the more tax credits you can get. When the Tax Credit Office works out your tax credits, they look at what they call the tax credits […]
Key Skills qualifications can help you to learn skills to get on at college, work or home. They can also show what you already know. ‘Key Skills’ refer to a particular set of skills that are commonly needed in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. They are transferable […]
Some non-native plant species can become a problem because they are bigger, faster-growing or more aggressive than native species. Find out how to identify common invasive plants and weeds and what your responsibilities are if they are growing on your land. Four of the most invasive non-native plants are: Floating pennywort Japanese knotweed Giant hogweed […]