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Find a job

Use Universal Jobmatch to find full or part-time work in Great Britain and abroad.

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Driving licence counterpart

From 8 June 2015 you no longer need the paper counterpart to your photocard driving licence.

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Right to Rent

If you're a landlord, you must check your tenants are allowed to live in the UK legally.


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UK bank holidays

Check the dates for bank holidays in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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