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  • Becoming a British citizen

    Check if you can apply for British citizenship - find out what you need to be eligible, and how long you have to live in the UK before applying

  • Moving home and water bills

    What you should do when you are moving home, informing your water company and making sure you pay the right water bills

  • Subletting without your landlord’s permission

    Check what might happen if you sublet your home unlawfully, including eviction. Check the extra risks if you have a council or housing association home.

  • Getting your broken boiler repaired or replaced

    Check whether you need to get your broken boiler repaired or replaced. Check if you can fix the problem yourself or what financial help is available for a new boiler

  • The Human Rights Act 1998

    Explains what the Human Rights Act 1998 is and how it protects the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights

  • Changing to a water meter

    Your right to have a water meter installed and the pros and cons of switching to a meter and be charged for actual water usage compared to being charged based on the rateable value of the property

  • Check who can claim Universal Credit

    Check if you can get Universal Credit, a benefit you can claim if you're on a low income or unemployed. Read our advice to check if you're eligible

  • When to appeal a parking ticket

    When you should appeal a parking ticket in England and Wales – including if the signs were unclear or you were parked correctly