There are rules about the lorry, bus or coach you use for your driving test. If your vehicle does not meet the rules, you can’t use it for your test. Find out if your vehicle meets the rules. If your vehicle doesn’t meet the rules, you can’t use it for your test. If you take […]
If you are a visitor, resident or student in Great Britain (GB) and still have a driving licence issued in the country you have come from, there are certain conditions that affect how long you can drive, and what you can drive in Great Britain. We are always trying to improve our service, and have […]
Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health problems like pneumonia. Find out some simple things you can do to keep warm, stay healthy and make the best use of your heating at home. If you are over 60, disabled or on a low income, you may be […]
Trips and falls account for a large number of injuries in the home, with older people and children more at risk. Find out about the common causes of trips and falls, and how to look out for and avoid hazards. Accidents in the home are often caused by: poorly organised and cluttered walkways inadequate or […]
Fel arfer mae treth ar gyfradd o 20 y cant wedi’i didynnu o log ar gynilion cyn i chi ei gael. Os ydych yn talu treth ar y gyfradd uwch (40 y cant), bydd arnoch chi dreth ar y gwahaniaeth. Os ydych chi ar incwm isel, mae’n bosib y gallwch chi hawlio treth yn ôl. […]
How you call for help in an emergency at sea depends on your equipment and how far away your boat is from the coast. Find out how to make a distress call with the equipment you have on board and how it will be responded to. VHF radio is the minimum communication equipment that you […]
What to do if you or someone you know is being forced into getting married – here or abroad. Find out how to stop the marriage from taking place. You can also get advice about what to do if you’ve already been forced into a marriage and want to end it. No one should be […]
Flight services in the UK are made up of various services provided by airport operators, tour companies and airlines as well as government bodies. Airports are managed by different groups depending on the activity concerned. Airline safety regulations are set internationally. BAA (formerly the British Airports Authority) owns and operates six British airports: London Heathrow […]
There have been no new claims to Severe Disablement Allowance (SDA) since April 2001. People have been able to reclaim the benefit after short periods where they have existing entitlement. From 31 January 2024 this is no longer possible, for more information see ‘How to Claim’. You can’t make a new claim for Severe Disablement […]
A child needs a lot of support to stop them feeling upset or worried when their family has split up. Contact with grandparents can help. Find out how you can make an arrangement to see grandchildren if their family has broken up. The best way for you to keep in touch with a grandchild whose […]
Os bydd rhywun yn marw heb wneud ewyllys, dywedir eu bod wedi marw yn ‘ddiewyllys’. Os digwydd hyn, mae’r gyfraith yn nodi pwy ddylai gael trefn ar faterion yr ymadawedig a phwy ddylai etifeddu’r ystad (eiddo, eiddo personol ac arian). Mae’r wybodaeth hon yn berthnasol i Gymru a Lloegr yn unig. Pan fydd rhywun yn […]
Think twice before buying a souvenir made from animal or plant products. If it comes from an endangered species, you may not be allowed to bring it back and could even face prosecution. Find out what to avoid and what you need a permit to bring in to the UK. Some gifts and foods available […]
Find out about your rights as a disabled person in different areas of life, including employment, health and education. Protection also applies where direct discrimination and harassment happens because a person is associated with a disabled person or is wrongly perceived to be disabled. The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for an employer to […]
Sometimes the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has to cancel driving tests at short notice. If your test is cancelled at short notice, you might be able to claim for any out-of-pocket expenses you had to pay. Find out if you can claim and how to do it. DSA does not pay expenses if your test […]