The law protects you from discrimination due to your age, gender, race, religion or beliefs, disability or sexual orientation. Find out where and how you are protected, and what to do if you have been discriminated against. Discrimination can happen in many different ways but you have rights to protect you By law people are […]
If you live in Britain and adopt a child from overseas you may have the right to take up to 52 weeks’ Statutory Adoption Leave and receive Statutory Adoption Pay for part of that time. Your partner may also be able to take Statutory Paternity Leave and Pay. Your employer may have an adoption leave […]
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Trusts are a way of looking after assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people. Find out why people set up trusts and who is involved in setting them up and running them. A trust is a legal arrangement where one or more ‘trustees’ are made legally responsible for holding assets. The assets – such […]
A lot of energy is used to make and run electrical goods like computers, TVs and games consoles. When they are thrown away, harmful chemicals can leak into the environment and valuable metals can be wasted. You can help by buying energy efficient products, keeping equipment for longer and recycling. Running electrical equipment is one […]
If you really can’t agree arrangements about children when a relationship ends, one or both parents can apply to a court. This should be your last resort – taking these issues to court can be very difficult for you and your children. Find out what you can ask courts to decide on and which court […]
Mynd i’r prif gynnwys Nodwch fod gan y wefan hon system allweddumynediad llywodraeth y DU Gwasanaethau cyhoeddus i gyd yn un lle Hafan Cysylltiadau Ei wneud ar y we Newyddion Dydd Mercher, 3 Hydref 2012 Allweddumynediad llywodraeth y DU
Find out how to get information about land and property in England, Wales and Scotland – from ownership details to average house prices. Also, discover the advantages of registering your property and what having a ‘registered title’ means. For house prices in England, Wales and Scotland, see the paragraph on this page ‘House prices: how […]
Admission to primary and secondary schools is not automatic. All schools have ‘admissions criteria’ which the school’s admission authority uses to allocate places if they receive more applications than they have places available. Every child aged between five and 16 is entitled by law to a place at a state school. Wherever possible you will […]
If you or your partner have a disability and usually work 16 hours or more a week, you could get extra Working Tax Credit. This is called the ‘disability element’. You might get one of the following: the Highest Rate Care Component of Disability Living Allowance the Higher Rate of Attendance Allowance If so, you […]
The photocard and paper counterpart make up your driving licence. Both parts contain key information, including your personal details, vehicles you are entitled to drive (provisional and full) and any endorsements you may have. Your photocard will contain your full name, date of birth, country of birth and your address. It will also include your […]
There are rules about the moped or motorcycle you use for your riding test. If your vehicle does not meet the rules, you can’t use it for your test. Find out if your moped or motorcycle meets the rules. If your vehicle doesn’t meet the rules: your test will be cancelled you may lose your […]
Working Tax Credit is based on the hours you work and get paid for, or expect to be paid for. It doesn’t matter if you’re employed or self-employed, but unpaid work doesn’t count as work when claiming tax credits. Check if your work can help you qualify for Working Tax Credit. If you’re not responsible […]
Mynd i’r prif gynnwys Nodwch fod gan y wefan hon system allweddumynediad llywodraeth y DU Gwasanaethau cyhoeddus i gyd yn un lle Hafan Cysylltiadau Ei wneud ar y we Newyddion Dydd Mercher, 3 Hydref 2012 Allweddumynediad llywodraeth y DU