Regulations
This section covers the wide range of regulations that affect businesses, from the most general applications to those that concern specific sectors.
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BERR - Department for Business Enterprise & Regulations Reform
A guide to the regulations that apply to small firms setting up in business, including environmental issues, health & safety, employees and licences
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BRE - Better Regulation Executive
The Government's approach to regulatory quality and control
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British Standards
On-line search facility for identifying standards. Use our help line to find out more about accessing particular standards
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Consumer Affairs
Regulatory guidance on consumer protection and product safety
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Employment Relations - regulatory guidance
Clear and comprehensive history of current employment legislation, with helpful guidance notes and factsheets. One of the most effective government sites
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Ofcom
Regulator for the UK television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications industries.
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Office of Fair Trading
Information on protecting the economic welfare of consumers
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