Official government information and services on GOV.UK

GOV.UK provides free, official information and access to a wide range of services for UK residents, from applying for benefits, checking free childcare hours eligibility, to registering births and requesting state pension forecasts. Most services are available online to anyone living in the UK; you access them by visiting the website, signing in with GOV.UK Verify or your Government Gateway where required, and following the step‑by‑step guidance on each service page.