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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?

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Independent 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.

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PAYE 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.

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Payday loans - know the risks

Video: learn about the dangers of short-term payday loans and how to avoid getting caught in a debt trap.

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The 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.

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Ideas 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.

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Investors 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

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Fake 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.

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Special 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.

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British Food Fortnight celebrates national food

Video: shops, restaurants and schools are all promoting British food from 18 September as part of British Food Fortnight.

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How 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.

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Buying 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.

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Dishing 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.

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Volunteer 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.

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Your rights as a tenant

Video: private landlords are responsible for making sure that their properties are safe and free from health hazards.

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New 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.

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New 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.

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Medical 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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