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Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
Become a sole trader with HM Revenue and Customs - your legal responsibilities if you run a business as a self-employed sole trader.
A sole trader is a type of business. It’s the simplest business structure…
You can trade under your own name, or you can choose another name for your…
You register as a sole trader by registering for Self Assessment. You must…
How to report a business or organisation that is not separating or collecting recyclable waste in line with the Simpler Recycling rules.
Prepare statutory or abridged annual accounts for Companies House, make corrections and amendments, appeal against penalties for filing after the deadline
Small businesses can record income and expenses when money is actually paid rather than when they've invoiced or received
From 1 April most planning applications made to local planning authorities will follow a new route if they are appealed and decided via written representations
Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
This consultation includes proposals to make opt-out collective actions, regulatory appeals and competition enforcement swifter and simpler.
Take goods temporarily out of Great Britain using ATA Carnet, Returned Goods Relief, declaration by conduct, oral declaration, Duplicate Lists.
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