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Celebrating 10 years of open access to Companies House data

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Celebrating 10 years of open access to Companies House data

In June 2015, Companies House launched the free Find and update company information service on GOV.UK. Read more about how this increased corporate transparency and supported economic growth.

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Making the world of work accessible for young people

Posted by: Jemma Redden - Director of Access Generation CIC, Posted on: 11 February 2020 - Categories: Business stories
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Access Generation CIC was formed to encourage organisations to employ inexperienced young people. Read about their research, future strategies and their latest campaign to change the way employers recruit young people.

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Dathlu diwylliant Cymru trwy gerddoriaeth

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 7 February 2020 - Categories: Cymraeg
Y tu allan o Spillers Records, Caerdydd

Mae cerddoriaeth yn rhan annatod o ddiwylliant Cymru, a chyfeirir at Gymru hyd yn oed fel gwlad y gân. Ar ddiwrnod cerddoriaeth Gymraeg, rydyn ni'n edrych ar gwmnïau cerddoriaeth o Gymru a sut maen nhw'n chwarae rhan bwysig yn y gwaith o ddathlu diwylliant Cymru.

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Celebrating Welsh culture through music

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 7 February 2020 - Categories: Business stories, Historic records
Y tu allan o Spillers Records, Caerdydd

Music is embedded in Welsh culture, with Wales even being referred to as the Land of the Song. On Welsh Language Music Day, we take a look at Welsh music companies and how they're playing an important role in celebrating Welsh culture.

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Time to Talk Day: A call to arms

Posted by: Tom Apps - Scrum Master, Posted on: 6 February 2020 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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6 February is Time To Talk Day. Here we share a personal story from our colleague Tom, about the power of speaking up, and how it can help save lives.

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How we're supporting local communities and charities

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 30 January 2020 - Categories: Working at Companies House
The entrance of Companies House, Cardiff lit up purple in support of #PurpleLightUp

Here are our corporate social responsibility (CSR) highlights from the past 3 months. Find out how we have supported local communities and charities through volunteering, donations and fundraising activities.

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Do you need an accountant for your business?

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 28 January 2020 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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With 2020 being the Chinese year of the rat, we take a look at why rats make good accountants, with tips on how to choose the best accountant to suit your business needs.

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Building life and work skills for Scotland’s young people

Posted by: Geoff Leask - CEO of Young Enterprise Scotland (YES), Posted on: 23 January 2020 - Categories: Business stories
A group of young entrepreneurs in black t-shirts smile at the camera while holding up their ‘Bonnie the Beltie’ children’s book.

We learn more about how Young Enterprise Scotland (YES) is helping young entrepreneurs gain the skills they need to start a business.

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How iXBRL is shaping our digital future

Posted by: Carl Palfrey - Systems analyst, Posted on: 20 January 2020 - Categories: Digital transformation
Michelle Wall, Director of Finance at Companies House.

Our Director of Finance, Michelle, spoke at the XBRL Digital Financial Reporting CEFPRO Conference and explained how we want to increase the use of iXBRL in our aim to become the most innovative and open register in the world.

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Levelling the playing field for independent retail businesses

Posted by: Andrew Goodacre - CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association, Posted on: 14 January 2020 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA), shares the work the association is doing to support thousands of independent retail businesses.

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Love Island: the fame, the fortune and the limited companies

Posted by: Sara Jones - Campaigns Manager, Posted on: 13 January 2020 - Categories: Business stories
Tropical islands in the shape of two hearts

With the new series of Love Island returning to screens, we look at how past islanders have transformed their fame into successful brands and businesses.

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We use our blog to talk about the work we’re doing, offering tips and advice on starting, running and closing a company. We also share the latest developments on the changes to UK company law.

All information is accurate at the time of publishing. For the latest information and guidance, visit our guidance pages on GOV.UK.

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has given Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth.

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