General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018

Information about your website's compliance with GDPR.

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

Allergen Labelling Regulations

Information produced by the food standards agency on allergen labelling regulations.

A guide to landlords' duties: Gas Safety Regulations 1998

Information for landlords regarding Gas Safety Regulations.

Distance Sales Consumer Contracts Regulations

Government regulations that came into force in 2014 and apply to most businesses selling goods, services or digital content to a consumer.

Business websites and the law (regulations) - Regulations and resources - Trading disclosures

Information about trading disclosures in relation to your website.

West Suffolk Council

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

South Ribble Borough Council

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

Waltham Forest Borough Council

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

Better Business for All – Durham

If you are setting up a new business or just want to make sure you are compliant with all appropriate regulations then Better Business for All - Durham can help you.

Premises in Newham

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

Newham Micro-enterprise Project

The Newham Micro-enterprise Project helps to develop support services within the health and social care market in Newham.

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.

Wolverhampton City Council

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

Greater Manchester Centre of Regulatory Excellence

Free signposting support and information service on a wide range of business topics.

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Be aware of specific customers privacy rights.

East Dunbartonshire Council

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002

Understand what information needs to be displayed to customers on your website.

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.

Tendring District Council

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

Business websites and the law (regulations) - Running competitions/games from your website

What you need to know if you are running competitions, lotteries and fundraising.

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.

Leicestershire Business Advice Scheme (LBAS)

The Leicestershire Business Advice Service is a fully-funded programme available to entrepreneurs and business owners in Leicestershire.

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.

Darlington Council - Better Business for All

A service to help businesses achieve compliance with regulations that apply to their organisation.

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.

Cornwall Council

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

Newport City Council

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

Harborough District Council

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

Haringey Council

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

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).

Cannock Chase Council

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce

Business support services available including training and events. Membership fees may apply.

mygov.scot

The Scottish government website, offering information, tools, and guidance on starting a business as well as a range of other topics.

Halton Borough Council

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

Food Standards Agency

Information on what the Food Standards Agency offers.

Business & IP Information Service Humber (Hull Libraries)

Information and resources about Intellectual Property, legislation, regulations and more.

Local Authority Business Start Up and Development Service

A range of support, training, advice and workshops for people starting and running a small business.

Kent County Council

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

Register of Overseas Entities

Somerset Council

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

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

Returns and refunds for goods bought online/off premises

Information and guidance on returns and refunds for online purchases, including cancellation rights.

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