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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information and advice for businesses on how to comply with consumer protection law in the online reviews and endorsements sectors.
Consumer advice and details of how to report problems with e-cigarettes with guidance on how to place an e-cigarette on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the notification scheme.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
Links to data provided by suppliers as part of the temporary road fuel price open data scheme.
Pandemic flu planning information for England and the devolved administrations, including guidance for organisations and businesses.
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
Find out what VAT checks you must carry out on overseas sellers if you're an online marketplace operator, and what HMRC will do if you do not meet their requirements.
Review looking at the opportunities and risks from the internet of things.
Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland
Find out about the Direct Calculation VAT Retail Schemes 1 and 2, how they work and what records you must keep.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Internet submissions technical specifications for Real Time Information online software developers.
Poster to help independent retailers understand what they need to do to comply with consumer law.
Find out about the EU's e-commerce package that affects businesses or online marketplaces selling or supplying goods.
Explainer for businesses and persons regulated by the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, as amended, on the transitional provisions included in the amending legislation: the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to ensure that content on your service is appropriate for children.
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
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