ICO - Information Commissioner's Office - General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Key information and guidance on data protection regulations.

Tools and resources

Guidance and publications from the Office for Product Safety and Standards

UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Information and guidance on GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).

Help with compliance

A range of guidance documents on the legislation that the Office for Product Safety and Standards are responsible for enforcing.

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

A guide to landlords' duties: Gas Safety Regulations 1998

Information for landlords regarding Gas Safety Regulations.

West Suffolk Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Primary Authority

Primary Authority enables businesses to form a legal partnership with one local authority to receive advice on meeting environmental health, trading standards or fire safety regulations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

The National Association of Funeral Directors represents member funeral homes throughout the UK.

Premises in West Northamptonshire

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.

Designated Standards

Information about the Payment Services Regulations for businesses that provide payment services.

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank, dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.

Single Use Plastics - Regulations for Packaging Producers

Information on the regulations that will apply to producers of certain types of plastic packaging materials.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

The options for businesses, and the information requirements, for resolving disputes out of court.

TUPE - Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)

Understand what you need to do to protect your employees when a business changes ownership.

Trading Disclosures (Trading As, Business Names, Displaying Business Information, Business Websites)

Information and legislation for the use, display and disclosure of company, business and trading names.

RTI - Real Time Information

Guidance for employers on reporting PAYE information to HMRC.

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

What is Data Protection?

Key information about data protection and how personal information is used.

Pay & Work Rights Helpline & National Minimum Wage

Information and guidance on work rights and national minimum wage rates.

UKCA and CE Marking

Information on the new UK product marking system that is used for goods placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).

Register of Overseas Entities

CMA - Competitions and Market Authority

Competitions and Market Authority work to promote competition for the benefit of consumers, both within and outside the UK.

Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain.

Lotteries, Raffles and Competitions

Information on the laws set out to run a lottery, raffle or competition.

Returns and refunds for goods bought in a shop/market stall

Information and guidance on returns and refunds on purchases from a shop or market stall.

Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

Changes to Company Law - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Legislation with a range of measures to reduce fraud in companies and partnerships registered at Companies House

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

The Advertising Codes set rules for advertisers and media owners to follow.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR)

Information from The Pensions Regulator on workplace pensions.

Useful Resources for Automatic Enrolment

Resources to support businesses with Automatic Enrolment.

Ofcom

Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed-line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

Certificate of Free Sale

Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) are issued by various Government departments to exporters.

Licensing

Information for existing or prospective gambling businesses including what types of licence you may need, how much they cost and the licence conditions and codes of practice that apply.

Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

Registering A Partnership

Information and guidance on registering a partnership.

Right to Manage

Information and guidance for tenants and leaseholders about gaining management responsibilities from landlords.

TV Licensing For Businesses

Information and guidance for businesses regarding TV licensing.

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme

Advertising Standards Authority

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media.

Automatic Enrolment (Workplace Pensions)

Information and guides for employers about work related pensions and automatic enrolment.

UKAS - United Kingdom Accreditation Service

UKAS access and accredit organisations that provide certification, testing and calibration services.

Barcodes

Information about adding barcodes to goods.

ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes)

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos.

DVLA - Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency

An overview of the information and services provide by the DVLA.

NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

Persons with Significant Control and the PSC Register

Legislation and guidance on Persons with Significant Control.

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

IR35

Guidance on IR35 legislation in relation to contract-based and off-payroll work.

TV Licensing In The Workplace

Information and regulations about TV licensing for workplaces regarding staff, visitors and contractors.

TV Licensing for Hotels, Hostels, Mobile Units and Campsites

Information and regulations about TV licensing for hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites.

TV Licensing for Clubs and Community Groups

Information and regulations for clubs and community groups around TV licensing.

TV Licensing for Residential Landlords

Information for landlords regarding TV licensing regulations.

TV Licensing for TV dealers

Information regarding TV licensing exemptions for TV dealers.

TV Licensing for Armed Forces

Information on TV licensing regulations for the Armed Forces.

TV Licensing for Hospitals

Information and contact details for guidance around TV licensing for hospitals.

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

The Windsor Framework

Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Self Assessment - More than one business

Key information on completing Self Assessment tax returns for more than one business.

Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Are you in the aromatherapy industry and seeking guidance with your business?

Better Business for All

Better Business for All helps you to find what you need to do to achieve or maintain compliance for your business.

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.

HSE - Health and Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive provides a range of information, resources and webinars for businesses.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.

TV Licensing for Hospitality

Information and regulations regarding TV licensing for hospitality venues.

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors represents member roofing contractors throughout the UK.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

The industry body for digital advertising who provide information, training and more.

Pension Services

An overview of the services available that offer information and guidance on workplace and personal pensions.

East Suffolk Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.