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Simpler, Clearer, Faster
From 17 October, GOV.UK will replace Directgov as the best place to find government services and information
Directgov and accessibility
Information on how the site has been made accessible and easy to use for everyone
How cookies are used by Directgov
Like many websites, Directgov places small data files known as cookies on your computer
Opening and using PDF files
A guide to opening and using files in the common PDF format
How government websites use cookies
Find out how government websites use cookies, and how to control which cookies get set on your computer or smartphone
Access key details
Access keys let you navigate around a website without using a mouse
Browsers, computers and Directgov
Information on which browsers work best with Directgov and which screen resolutions to use
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Online benefits advice
If you need advice on benefits, pensions and credits, see what you might get by using the online calculator
