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From retail to Rising Star: how I built a fulfilling career in the Civil Service

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Learn about what it's like to build a career at Companies House. Patrick Gilligan shares his experience, from getting started in the Civil Service to winning a Rising Star award at last year's Civil Service Awards.

Improving the accuracy of the Companies House register

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We'll soon start to use our new and enhanced powers to query information and request supporting evidence. Over time this will lead to more accurate and trusted information on the register.

How to boost your business in global markets

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The UK Export Academy is a free, online training programme designed to give UK businesses the confidence and know-how to grow sales of their goods and services in global markets. Here are 7 tips to help you grow your business around the world.

The Register of Overseas Entities: a step forward for corporate transparency

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The Register of Overseas Entities has had a significant impact since it was launched in August 2022. Recent figures prove that the register is adding value and meeting its aim of improving corporate transparency. Find out more.