Regulations
Overview
Below are some links to websites that will be able to give you more details on the topics discussed on this site:
www.dti.gov.uk/employment/ - Department of Trade & Industry Employment Relations Homepage
www.acas.org.uk - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
www.eoc.org.uk - Equal Opportunities Commission
www.dataprotection.gov.uk - Officer of the Information Commissioner
www.hse.gov.uk - Health & Safety Executive
www.opra.gov.uk - Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority
www.dwp.gov.uk - Department for work and pensions
www.charity-commission.gov.uk - The Charity Commission
Registering Business names
There is no legal requirement for you to register a business name, unless you specifically wish to protect it as a trade mark, internet domain name or as the name for a limited company.
Health Safety and Environment
You are responsible for the effect your business may have on the health and safety of your employees and members of the public.
Fair Trading Security
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is responsible for protecting consumers by promoting effective competition, removing trading malpractice and publishing appropriate guidance.