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Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
If you’re self-employed, your business will have various running costs.…
Claim items you’d normally use for less than 2 years as allowable…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: vehicle insurance repairs…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: uniforms protective…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: employee and staff salaries…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: goods for resale (stock)…
Accountancy, legal and other professional fees can count as allowable…
You can claim allowable business expenses for: advertising in newspapers…
You can claim allowable business expenses for training that helps you:…
Keep records of all your business expenses as proof of your costs. Add up…
Amendment 2 draws the attention of owners and crew, to the inherent dangers on vessels not properly equipped for overnight sleeping on-board.
Summary The purpose of this notice is to draw the attention of owners and…
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
You’re responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic…
As the responsible person you must carry out and regularly review a fire…
Your plan must show how you have: a clear passageway to all escape routes…
Fire detection and warning systems You must have a fire detection and…
Your local fire and rescue authority visits premises to check the fire…
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
What you need to do to set up your MOT test station, including applying for MOT status and authorised examiner status, MOT special notices
Your legal obligations to ensure the health, safety and welfare of your farm employees and workers
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
Who needs to use a tachograph and exemptions; digital and analogue tachographs; guidance for goods vehicles, passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) and light vehicles
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
A safety message to the fishing industry to encourage equipment to be used properly or provide a safe solution if it proves impractical.
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
Health and safety issues and regulations for farm vehicles, machinery and equipment: risk assessments and good practice.
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human elem…
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A safety message to the large yacht industry to properly maintain equipment, such as fire detection systems, and to regularly conduct emergency drills.
A safety message for the fishing industry highlighting the importance of properly fitting and operating equipment, including items bought second-hand.
How to unload, keep, move, handle, restrain, stun and kill animals not meant for human consumption.
Requirements for businesses that operate or service high voltage switchgear that contains sulphur hexaflouride (SF6).
How to get permission to carry out Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 4 tests and the rules you must follow.
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