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Poster to help independent retailers understand what they need to do to comply with consumer law.

• Updated: 8 May 2024

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.

• Your responsibilities

  You have certain responsibilities if you sell electrical and electronic…

• Take back waste in store

  You must offer to take back waste of the same type as the item your…

• Set up an alternative take back service

  You can set up a ‘designated collection facility’ (DCF) where your…

• Use the Distributor Take Back Scheme

  You can use the Distributor Take Back Scheme (DTS) instead of providing a…

• If you do not comply

  If you fail to comply with the waste electrical and electronic equipment…

Find out how the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) calculates rateable values for shops and high street businesses.

• Updated: 26 November 2025

The VOA wants to help customers provide the right information when making a Check, and the following focuses on how to do this for shops that are zoned for valuation purposes.

• Updated: 29 October 2025

Data protection rules for businesses in recruiting staff, keeping staff records and using CCTV

VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

Find out how to qualify for drawback and what you'll need to do to make a claim on duty you have already paid.

• Updated: 19 November 2025

• Updated: 21 July 2021

Trading hours for retailers, restrictions on Sunday opening and public holiday opening in England, Wales and Scotland

Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge N. Haria & Ms S. Coughlin on 16 January 2023

• Updated: 5 June 2024