Useful Links

This link explains the Monitor Service and how to protect your company by joining PROOF and using WebFiling: Companies House Monitor Service alerts you when documents are filed about your company, or any other company on the register in which you have an interest. Companies House has also introduced 'PROOF' (PROtected Online Filing) to help combat corporate identity fraud...

This link is to the latest news, facts and figures about waste and recycling regulations in the UK: Defra makes policy and legislation in areas including (but not limited to) the natural environment, sustainable development, environmental protection and pollution control. It leads relevant international negotiations on behalf of all UK devolved administrations, with whom it works closely...

This link will give you access to legislation relating to waste management, including the transport, treatment and disposal of waste: You will find advice about applying for permits and what you must do to comply with waste management regulations, as well as information about how compliance is assessed, monitored and enforced...

This link is to relevant ICO guidance that will help you understand your obligations (and keep you up to date with changes) relating to Data Protection: All public and private organisations are legally obliged to protect any personal information they hold and may be required to notify with the ICO. Public authorities are also obliged to provide public access to official information...

This link will give you access to 'Action Fraud' to report fraud and scams, as well as get advice if you are not sure what to do: ‘Action Fraud’ is the UK's fraud reporting centre, run by the NFA. You will also be able to access the latest NFA press releases, the Fraud Focus newsletter, the Annual Fraud Indicator & other fraud-related publications...

This link will give you access to various CIFAS publications, including ‘Fraudscape’ and ‘Staff Fraudscape’: CIFAS is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to the prevention of fraud, including staff fraud. It has 260 members, Private and Public sector, which share information about identified frauds, with the aim of preventing further losses...

This link will give you access to information and advice about starting up and running a business in the UK: Whether you are self employed, a sole trader or running a limited company, this site covers business tax, expenses and employee benefits, trademarks, copyright, intellectual property, closing down a business and more...