Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
BERR's website offer a range of information for consumers, small businesses, employees, anyone with an interest in the world of work and many others. Whether you are looking for information on the aerospace or biotech industries or for guidance on the latest regulations, we may be able to help.
Companies House
Lists all companies and makes their accounts available for a fee. It also has a list of disqualified directors.
European Commission - Entrepreneurship
Promoting Entrepreneurship and SMEs.
European Commission - Social Economy
Site promiting the importance to the European economy and society of co-operatives, mutual societies, associations, foundations and social enterprises.
European Women's Lobby
EWL provides several possibilities for organisations and individuals to keep updated and involved in EU gender equality policy making.
Health & Safety Executive
Essential information on regulations with which businesses need to comply. Vital if you employ people, work in businesses like food, building or where tools or safety might be involved.
HM Revenue & Customs
News and information on tax and insurance matters in the UK.
Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA)
Monitors, regulates, reports and advises on 12,000 ministerial appointments to public bodies.
VAT - Customs & Excise
For information on VAT registration.
Women and Equality Unit
The Ministers for Women, supported by the Women and Equality Unit (WEU),
are responsible for promoting and realising the benefits of diversity in the economy and more widely.