Official government services and guidance on GOV.UK

GOV.UK provides free official information and online services for UK residents, including how to apply for free childcare hours (15–30 hours for eligible families), check free school meal eligibility, obtain state pension forecasts, and find HMRC tax support. Most pages explain who qualifies and give step‑by‑step access (you’ll often need a UK Government Gateway or GOV.UK account to use transactional services). Visit the GOV.UK homepage to search services and apply online or find local offices.