Official guidance on benefits, childcare and school meals via GOV.UK

GOV.UK provides free, official information and online services for everyone in the UK, including eligibility checks for free school meals, the statutory free childcare hours (15–30 hours where applicable), state pension forecasts and benefit application pages. Any UK resident can use the site to find guidance, apply for services or follow links to HMRC, local authorities and other departments; many pages include step‑by‑step instructions and online forms. No charge to view or use the public services and guidance.