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New year, new business

Posted by: Rachel McCoy, Posted on: 5 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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2019 is the Year of the Pig. If you're thinking about starting your own business, don't jump into it with both trotters. Find out which company type you should choose and how to set up.

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Purposeful companies: Active Minds

Posted by: David Higgs - Media and PR Lead, Posted on: 3 December 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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Find out how Ben Atkinson-Willes set up his company Active Minds, a social business striving to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.

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World Diabetes Day

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 November 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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14 November 2018 was World Diabetes Day. Find out more about leading charity Diabetes UK and companies limited by guarantee.

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Purposeful companies: SoFab Sports

Posted by: David Higgs - Media and PR Lead, Posted on: 10 August 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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Our second blog features a community interest company helping young people with physical and learning difficulties find employment.

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Beer, brewing and business

Posted by: Jonathan Moyle - Content and Publishing Lead, Posted on: 15 June 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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We look at the impact of independent brewing companies in the UK.

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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.

Find out how this affects you and your company.

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See Companies House vacancies on Civil Service Jobs.

Visit our careers hub to find tips and advice on applying for jobs at Companies House.

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