GOV.UK – official government services and benefits information

GOV.UK is the central online gateway for many ongoing free public services and tools: checking eligibility for free school meals and free childcare hours (15–30 hours for eligible families), getting a state pension forecast, and accessing HMRC guidance and forms. UK residents can use the site to apply for or check entitlement to a wide range of statutory services and benefits, print forms, and follow step‑by‑step government services by signing in with a verified GOV.UK account where required.