Official government services and benefits guidance on GOV.UK

GOV.UK is the central portal for many free public services and information for UK residents, including checking eligibility for free childcare hours, applying for free school meals, tax guidance from HMRC, and viewing your state pension forecast. Most services are free to use online; you typically need a Government Gateway or GOV.UK Verify/ID for personalised services. Visit the site to find eligibility rules, application forms and links to local authorities or national departments that deliver the services.