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How to improve the cyber security of your business

Posted by: National Cyber Security Centre, Posted on: 26 September 2022 - Categories: Running a company

The National Cyber Security Centre – the UK’s lead authority on cyber security and part of GCHQ – provides guidance on how to protect your business and manage risks in a changing digital landscape.

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Protecting your company from unauthorised filings

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 5 December 2019 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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When it comes to the security of your company, it’s important to be proactive. Find out how you can safeguard your company against false filings.

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Director disqualification and competition law: how to protect yourself

Posted by: Jessica Radke - Director of Litigation, Competition and Markets Authority, Posted on: 13 June 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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A guest blog post from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Find out how to safeguard your business and yourself as a director.

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Helping your company to stay safe online

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 4 February 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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Find out what steps we've put in place on our digital services to protect your company from fraud.

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Spotting early signs of insolvency and ways to resolve it

Posted by: Alex Dunton, Posted on: 6 December 2018 - Categories: Closing a company, Running a company
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Insolvency is often a difficult topic to discuss. Find out how early intervention can help save a company.

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Health and safety basics for your business

Posted by: Claire B, Posted on: 19 November 2018 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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A guest blog from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), with 5 basic steps to help you manage health and safety for your business.

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Why cyber security is important for your business

Posted by: Kevin L, Posted on: 8 October 2018 - Categories: Running a company
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October is Cyber Security Month – but what is cyber security and why does it matter to your business? Read our guest blog from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

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Nominet: 10 steps to keeping your business safe online

Posted by: Cath Goulding, Posted on: 19 June 2018 - Categories: Running a company
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For Scam Awareness Month, our third in a series of guest posts from Nominet helps you to stay secure online.

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Prevent cybercrime attacking your business

Posted by: Jason Pawlin, Posted on: 6 March 2018 - Categories: Running a company
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Companies House recently met with Cyber Crime Protect officers from South Wales Police to understand how Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCUs) work with businesses to promote the reduction of cybercrime.

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Fraud: what Companies House can and cannot do

Posted by: Neil Butler, Posted on: 17 February 2016 - Categories: Running a company
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Please note that this blog post was originally published in 2016. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has since given Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth. Find …

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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.

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Changes to UK company law

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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