It’s not worth the risk In 2010, 250 people died due to drink driving. By drinking and driving, you risk your life and those of your passengers and others on the road. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive. You risk a fine of up to £5,000, a minimum 12-month driving ban and […]
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If you’re getting Winter Fuel Payment and your situation changes you’ll need to take action. You will either need to contact the right office or you may need to reapply. Find out which changes to your situation you need to report and what to do next. If your circumstances change this may affect whether you […]
If you are a homeowner and get certain income-related benefits, you may qualify for help towards your mortgage interest payments. This is payable as part of your benefit and is called Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI). Find out if you qualify and how to claim SMI. You may get help with mortgage interest payments as […]
Drivers who text at the wheel are being targeted with a new hard-hitting THINK! campaign. The campaign comes as new research shows 30 per cent of young drivers admitted to texting while driving. The new THINK! road safety campaign will be running on TV, radio and online. The new radio advert features a driver’s voice […]
If you are a victim of crime while travelling overseas, the British Consul in that country can provide help and support – whatever the crime. Find out what consuls can and cannot do for you. Consuls can: contact your relatives and friends and let them know what has happened if that is what you want […]
Of the 3,200 British Nationals imprisoned abroad, over a third are held for drug offences. There are concerns that a growing number of Britons, especially young people, are becoming involved in taking, carrying or dealing in drugs whilst on holiday. If you take drugs on holiday abroad or try to bring drugs back with you, […]
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 […]
This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. Pavements (including any path along the side of a road) should be used if provided. Where possible, avoid being next to the kerb with your back to the traffic. If you have to step into the road, look […]
NCS Pearson has adopted the following Policy concerning information that it may receive related to Test Center Applications submitted through this website. Test Center Applications Through the Test Center Applications available on this website, a firm may apply to become a Pearson VUE® Authorized Test Center. Data collection is voluntary and business entity related, but […]
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The General Register Office (GRO) holds birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and deaths records, which can help with your family history research. Find out how the GRO works and how it can help you The GRO is an excellent place to start your search. The GRO has the records of every birth, marriage and death […]
If you are aged 19 or over and having trouble meeting the costs of participating in further education at your college, Discretionary Learner Support might be one source of help. Discretionary Learner Support is available in colleges and sixth form colleges to help with learning costs if you are aged 19 or over. The funds […]
There are three main types of Child Trust Fund (CTF) accounts. These accounts can be Sharia or ethical too. Find out which type of account is right for you and your child. Stakeholder accounts have to follow government rules to help protect your child’s money. These include: investing the money in shares and bonds across […]