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Campaigns
A list of government campaigns delivered through Directgov
Home Buying
Home Information Packs provide buyers with information on houses that they are interested in buying
Home Selling
Anyone selling a property has to provide a Home Information Pack and complete a Property Information Questionnaire
Stop Loan Sharks
Find out what a loan shark is, how you can report one in confidence, and how to get real help with debt
Policing Pledge
A new set of promises from the police on the service they should provide and how this connects to Neighbourhood Policing
Health in Pregnancy Grant
Launched in April 2009, the Health in Pregnancy Grant offers mums to be a one-off, tax-free payment of £190
Agency Workers' Rights
Guidance for agency workers on how to find out their rights and get help if their agency is breaking the law
Food Imports
Details of the rules around bringing back food products to the UK from Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, India, Pakistan and other destinations
Connect to Your Council Online
Apply for a school place, renew your library books, report potholes and find out what day your rubbish is collected - connect to your council and see what's on offer
The Helmet Safety Scheme
Find out how to select the right size crash helmet to offer you the best protection, how to care for your helmet, information on how helmets are tested and more
Don't bring me back
Travelling abroad? Find out which foods it's ok to bring back and weight restrictions on food imports from outside the EU
Student Tax Advice
Tax advice and information for working students, including a tax calculator, details on how to reclaim overpaid tax and a guide to the various tax forms
Energy Performance Certificates
Energy Performance Certificates tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. EPCs are now required whenever a building is built, sold or rented out
EMA
EMA is cash in your hands to help you carry on learning - you could get up to £30 extra a week during term time. If you’re 16, 17 or 18 and have left, or are about to leave, compulsory education, then EMA could be for you
Fire Kills
Protect yourself, your family and your home from the risk of fire by following simple precautions. Includes information and guides in a range of languages for a wide audience
Diplomas
Diplomas offer 14-19-year-olds a mix of classroom learning, creative thinking and hands-on experience, providing an insight into a group of related subjects in areas from Travel and Tourism, to Creative and Media, and Science
Careers Advice
The Careers Advice Service offers practical advice to help you make the right career choices, whether you want to learn new skills, change career or return to work
Carbon Calculator
Work out the size of your carbon footprint and find out how you can make simple changes to reduce it
Get On
Get On helps anyone who would like to brush up their maths or English skills - test yourself online, and find out where you can take a free course
Reach
REACH is a programme for Black boys and young Black men, supporting and inspiring them to raise their aspirations, attainment and achievement
Keep Warm Keep Well
A national campaign to reduce cold-related illness and deaths during winter, offering information on how to keep yourself and your family warm and well this winter
Alcohol: Know Your Limits
The Know Your Limits campaign aims to get people thinking about how their behaviour changes after a few drinks, and gives tips on ways to cut down on drinking and stay in control
Talk About Knives
Talk About Knives aims to help parents talk to their children about the dangers of carrying knives. The campaign includes interviews from young people about their experiences of knife culture
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can happen through text messaging, online chatrooms and social networking sites - get some tips on how to deal with it and what you can do to stop it
Go to Uni
A beginner's guide to going to university, including a video about uni life and the financial support available to students.
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Family Mediation
Need help resolving a family dispute? Call 0845 60 26 627
Know Your Limits
Find out how many units of alcohol are in your favourite tipple, how to enjoy drink responsibly and more
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