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    Moved home recently? You need to update your address with the DVLA. It’s simple, easy and free to do online. Find out more at
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    Change the address on your driving licence
    Change the address on your full or provisional driving licence for free - do it online or by post.
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    Jul 20
    Travelling during the summer holidays? Don’t forget to check when your passport expires! ✈️ If you need to renew your passport, you’ll usually get it within 3 weeks. There are alternative options if you need a passport urgently. Find out more about the Online Premium or 1 week
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    Jul 19
    Most workers get 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year - that’s 28 days for a full-time worker. Not full-time? You still have holiday rights. Leave is adjusted for part-time work or built up if you work irregular hours. For everyone, bank holidays may count, it just depends on
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    Jul 18
    Remember you can only take up to 2 power banks on board and these should be kept in your hand luggage. Power banks contain lithium batteries, which can cause fires in the cargo hold of a plane.
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    Jul 17
    If you were born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, you could be one of over 750k people who are missing out on £2,200 on average in their Child Trust Fund. Contact your Child Trust Fund provider directly if you know who the account is with. You can also use the
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    Jul 16
    Did you know you can get free MOT reminders by text message or email? 🚗 Find out more about how to sign up at
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    Get, view or stop MOT reminders
    Sign up to get free text or email reminders before your MOT is due. View or cancel existing MOT reminders.
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    Jul 14
    3 key changes to booking a driving test 🚗 1. Only you (not your driving instructor) can book or manage your car driving test 2. You can only make 2 changes to your driving test booking 3. You can only move your test to one of the nearest 3 test centres Find out more at
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    Changes to driving test booking rules in 2026
    The rules for booking and managing car driving tests have now changed. Find out what the new rules are and how they affect you.
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    Jul 12
    Looking for an alternative to university? 🎓 An apprenticeship lets you work and study at the same time. You’ll be doing a real job, gaining hands-on experience, while also studying at least 20% of the time. You’ll gain skills specific for the job you’re training for.
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    Jul 9
    If you’re visiting the UK without a visa, you’ll usually need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). An ETA is for people visiting the UK (not British or Irish citizens) and gives you permission to travel to the UK for up to 6 months for tourism. They last for 2 years or
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    Get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK
    Apply for an ETA to come to the UK if you’re a tourist, visiting family or for certain other reasons for up to 6 months. It costs £20. Find out if you need an ETA or a visa instead.
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    Jul 8
    The GOV.UK app is another way to get government services and information.📱 It's free to download and includes GOV.UK Chat, an experimental AI tool that can answer your questions using trusted GOV.UK guidance. Download it at
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    May 21
    There’s a new AI tool to access government information. GOV.UK Chat draws on tens of thousands of pages of GOV.UK guidance. It lets you ask questions and get clear, reliable answers in seconds. You can find Chat in the free
    A smartphone displaying the GOV.UK Chat interface, which is an experimental AI tool. The screen shows a chat about available support after having a baby, mentioning "Child Benefit." The background is light blue with the text "Chat is here" prominently displayed.
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    May 11
    If you’re a landlord, you need to give your tenants the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet by 31 May. You can find the information sheet here 👉
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    The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
    Most landlords and letting agents must have given this Information Sheet to their tenants by 31 May 2026.
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    Apr 30
    🚨 5 key changes for tenants from 1st May 2026 🏠 The new Renters' Rights Act means: 1. Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions - they need a valid reason. No more bidding wars - landlords can’t ask for more than the advertised rent price. Landlords
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    Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act
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    Apr 15
    Here are some key dates to be aware of if you’d like to vote in the upcoming May elections. Deadline to register to vote - 11:59pm on Monday 20 April. You can register online or by paper form. Deadline to apply for a postal vote - 5pm on Tuesday 21 April. Deadline to apply for
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    Register to vote
    Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.
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