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💼 Working parents: check if you're eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. You could get up to £2,000 per child. Find out more at
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3 passport facts you need to know before your summer holiday plans can start 🏝️
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Summer holidays might be here but you can start thinking about next year's school uniforms now. Check what the school’s responsibility is for making uniforms affordable and find out more about uniform grants in the UK. Visit for more information.
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Coming to the UK?❗ .eVisas are now replacing visa 'vignette' stickers. If you're applying for a work or study visa, you might not get a physical sticker in your passport anymore. You might still get one if you need to prove your identity at a visa application centre if you're
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Today is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. Check when your next bank holiday is at
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Here's your reminder to update your driving licence 🏡 🚗 . - It's free to change your address with the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).- You can still drive while you’re waiting for your new licence.- You can change the address on a full or provisional driving licence.-
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Jetting off to a festival this summer? 🎪 ✈️ .Here are a few things to think about before you go!
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🎓 Just finished uni? You won't need to repay your student loan right away. You'll only repay your student loan when the amount you earn is over the threshold for your repayment plan. Double check your plan and find out when and how much you'll need to pay on
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If you're in a house with all students, you don't pay Council Tax ✅ .Find out more about the exemption at
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The app is available now. Access important government services and information in a way that’s personalised around you. Download the first version of the app now.
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Here's what you need to know about getting a provisional licence if you're thinking of learning to drive 🚙
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✈️ Heading abroad this Summer? Before you pack your swim suits for sunny weather, check the latest travel advice on including:.- entry requirements.- safety tips.- healthcare info.Visit for everything you need to know.
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Content warning: this post includes information about baby loss. Baby loss certificates are available on The baby loss certificate officially recognises the loss of a baby, no matter how long ago. 🤍 . You can request a certificate if:.- you’ve lost a
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Holiday play schemes, double checking payslips, researching school uniform grants, checking foreign travel advice, the new app is available - five things you need to know this July 👀
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The app:. - is a logged-in experience, allowing you to stay securely connected to the information and services you need. - includes topic selection, personalising the app with content you need most. - makes accessing information in
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💼 Starting your first job? Make sure to calculate your take-home pay and understand your payslip. Check you're receiving the minimum wage you're entitled to - the rates are different depending on your age and whether you're an apprentice.
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Did you know you can get up to £500 every 3 months for each of your children to help with childcare costs? This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if your child is disabled.
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Are you renting your home? 🏠.Learn about your tenant rights and responsibilities on
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