GOV.UK – check and apply for free public services and entitlements

GOV.UK is the UK government’s official portal for information about free public services and entitlements such as free childcare hours, free school meals eligibility, state pension forecasts and how to apply for benefits or tax help. It provides authoritative guidance, eligibility criteria and the online application routes (for example HMRC services) for residents across the UK. Anyone can use the site to check what they’re entitled to and to begin or manage applications via the relevant government service pages.