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Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportunities for exporters and importers.
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
In employment law a person’s employment status helps determine: their…
A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if: they have a contract or…
An employee is someone who works under an employment contract. A person…
An employee shareholder is someone who works under an employment contract…
A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and…
Company directors run limited companies on behalf of shareholders.…
A person who’s been appointed to a position by a company or organisation…
A court or employment tribunal (known as an industrial tribunal in…
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Find out about the 2026 revaluation, how to find your business rates valuation, how properties are valued and what to do if you think your valuation is wrong.
Find out about risks of excise duty evasion and other commercial risks if you're an excise warehousekeeper or registered consignor.
How to identify and report harmful trade practices that affect your business when exporting, importing or operating domestically.
Rules on consumer and business sales contracts under the Unfair Contract Terms Act and Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations.
All private sector businesses that want to do building control work in England and Wales under the Building Act 1984 (as amended) must apply to register with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Business rates information letters are issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year.
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