Visit a state building on Open House weekend
If you're in London this weekend, why not visit one of the official buildings open to the public as part of Open House weekend?
View ArticleIndependent driving: changes to practical driving test
Independent driving will become part of the practical driving test in Great Britain in October 2010. Find out what independent driving is and how it will be assessed during the practical driving test.
View ArticlePAYE tax calculation letters - what they mean
You may have seen media coverage about over and underpayments of tax. Find out what the tax calculations mean for you.
View ArticlePayday loans - know the risks
Video: learn about the dangers of short-term payday loans and how to avoid getting caught in a debt trap.
View ArticleThe future of water: you can help get it right
The water industry faces big challenges in delivering affordable water to UK citizens. You can help them get it right, by answering four quick questions on your priorities where water is concerned.
View ArticleIdeas from the public sector on saving government money
HM Treasury has published on its website some examples of the ideas put forward by civil servants. Read on to find out what they are.
View ArticleInvestors in rehabilitation: social impact bond launched
Peterborough Prison has launched the first scheme in the world to use funding from investors outside government to help reduce reoffending
View ArticleFake goods worth £4 million stopped at Heathrow
Fake goods worth almost £4 million have been seized at Heathrow Airport in the past quarter. If you know of people trading in counterfeit goods, find out how you can report them.
View ArticleSpecial educational needs review - findings published
An Ofsted report has found that the term 'special educational needs' is used too widely. As a result, expensive extra support may be being used to make up for poor parenting and day-to-day teaching.
View ArticleBritish Food Fortnight celebrates national food
Video: shops, restaurants and schools are all promoting British food from 18 September as part of British Food Fortnight.
View ArticleHow to resolve a dispute with your neighbour
Video: tips on how to deal with disputes with neighbours and what to do if the problem can't be resolved amicably.
View ArticleBuying a used car - know your consumer rights
Video: the number of consumer complaints about used cars from dealers has increased, so make sure you know your rights before you buy.
View ArticleDishing the dirt on dish cloths
More than half of the cleaning cloths used in restaurant and take-away kitchens contain unsatisfactory levels of bacteria, research by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has found.
View ArticleVolunteer to help make the Olympic Games happen
You can now apply to volunteer for a non-specialist role, as a Games Maker. Read on to find out about the 70,000 volunteers needed to help make the Olympic Games happen in 2012.
View ArticleYour rights as a tenant
Video: private landlords are responsible for making sure that their properties are safe and free from health hazards.
View ArticleNew measures to control tuberculosis in cattle
Proposals for extra measures to help control tuberculosis (TB) in cattle were published for public consultation today by Defra.
View ArticleNew voter registration rules from 2014
Voters will be asked to register individually from 2014 in order to modernise the electoral registration system and tackle fraud.
View ArticleMedical Breakthroughs - new stamp collection issued
The Royal Mail has issued a new set of stamps to celebrate great medical breakthroughs made by Britons. These include penicillin, artificial lens implants and hip replacements.
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