Official guidance and public services at GOV.UK

GOV.UK is the UK government’s central website offering free, official information and online services for residents, including checking eligibility and applying for free school meals, checking available free childcare hours, requesting a state pension forecast, and access to HMRC tax services and support. Most pages are available to anyone browsing; some transactions require signing in with a government account to complete applications or view personalised information. Access: go to the homepage and follow topic menus or the search box to find the relevant guidance and online forms.