Business Legislation

Businesses are required to comply with a wide range of business laws.

Complying with every rule and regulation might seem intimidating if you're about to start up a new business. For obvious reasons, some types of business and sectors are more heavily regulated than others. Business laws and regulations exist to provide a framework in which commerce can thrive while protecting the interests of all involved.

  • Business Law - Specific to the offer, intellectual property rights, data protection, and much more.
  • Employment Law - The rules you must follow when recruiting, interviewing or dismissing employees.
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Law -  safeguarding of the environment, employees, customers or visitors.

 

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Cyber Security

The government has launched various initiatives to help businesses and individuals take basic steps towards reducing the risk of cyber......
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Fire Safety

Responsibility for fire safety in business and non-domestic premises...
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Health and Safety

You are required to carry out health and safety risk assessments for your business which will depend on your type......
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Energy Costs: Advice for Businesses

Energy costs are a key concern for all businesses. This page provides links to useful information regarding energy usage and......
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Licence Finder

A number of business activities need a licence, from waste carriers to massage and special treatment premises, as well as......
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Business Rates

These rates are calculated and collected by your Local Authority. You may be able to get business rates relief from......
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Better Business Regulation

The Better Business Regulation (BBR) project aims to support businesses primarily by making business regulations easier to access and understand....
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ACAS Employment Advice

Employment regulations can be overwhelming and employment law in the workplace is constantly changing so it's important to keep......
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Food Standards Agency

Thinking of starting a food business? The Food Standards Agency provides guidance on how to register a new and existing......
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Trading Standards

Trading Standards aim to improve life for local people by supporting business, helping consumers and tackling unfair and unsafe trading......
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Case Studies

Shottle Hall

Shottle Hall

Shottle Hall stands on the edge of Peak District National Park and forms part of the famous Chatsworth House Estate.

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News

East Midlands Manufacturers Urged to act now and make Digital Technology work for their business

East Midlands Manufacturers Urged to act now and make Digital Technology work for their business

Manufacturers across the East Midlands are being encouraged to take advantage of the Made Smarter programme, a fully-funded opportunity to...

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£500m Funding Boost Offers Support to SME's Facing Global Pressures

£500m Funding Boost Offers Support to SME's Facing Global Pressures

The government has introduced a £500m funding boost through the Growth Guarantee Scheme to help smaller businesses across the country...

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