Guidance for running a business in the UK
Find what you need to start, run and grow your business. Browse by topic, explore your sector, or follow step-by-step journeys through major milestones.
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Meet Fair Work First requirements
How to meet the mandatory and encouraged Fair Work First criteria when applying for Scottish public sector grants or contracts.
Employment & HRFair Work First in public procurement
How Fair Work First applies when bidding for Scottish public sector contracts, including the sustainable procurement duty and scored criteria.
Growth & StrategyBusiness insurance types quick reference
Quick-lookup reference of common business insurance types, showing which are legally required, recommended, or optional. Use this to identify gaps …
Premises & OperationsMaking a business insurance claim
Step-by-step guide to making a business insurance claim, from immediate actions in the first 24 hours through to working with …
Premises & OperationsBusiness regulations: Scotland vs England differences
Key regulatory differences for businesses operating in both Scotland and England, covering licensing, planning, rates, employment, and tax.
Compliance & LegalWelsh language: what businesses need to know
What Welsh Language Standards mean for private businesses in Wales, including when they apply, voluntary adoption through the Cynnig Cymraeg …
Compliance & LegalWhat's changing
Ofcom publishes categorisation register for Online Safety Act (July 2026)
Ofcom will publish the categorisation register identifying which regulated services fall into Category 1, Category 2A, and Category 2B under …
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026: revised scheme reopening from June 2026
Defra has announced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will reopen in 2026 through two application windows. The first window opens …
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 reforms UK GDPR from early 2026
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in December 2025, amends UK GDPR and related data …