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• Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements

  What to do if you're not happy with building or home improvement work, what your rights are, what to say to the trader, how to take further action, where to get more help

• Your notice period during dismissal

  Check your notice period and notice pay, including statutory notice, contractual notice, garden leave and pay in lieu of notice. Know how to claim wrongful dismissal if you aren't paid fully

• Report a scam

  If you've been scammed, there are organisations you should report the scam to. Find out how to report a scam and what information to gather

• How to claim Housing Benefit

  How to claim Housing Benefit, including if you can backdate your claim. How to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment too

• Check the rules after you go bankrupt

  Find out the rules and restrictions when you're bankrupt. While you're bankrupt there's certain rules you need to follow, these are known as 'restrictions

• What to do after a death

  Information on registering a death, arranging a funeral, dealing with property and organisations which can provide further help and counselling

• Going to your Universal Credit interview and getting a decision

  Find out what happens at your Jobcentre Universal Credit interview, including what to bring and what to do if you have any problems

• If you think you’ve been charged too much for your energy

  Do you think you've been overcharged for gas or electricity? Reasons why your energy bill amount might be higher than normal and what you can do about