Government Support:

UK government guide to setting up a business
If you're thinking about working for yourself, or you've just started, find straightforward explanations of business taxes and regulations.

DTI
DTI aims to promote enterprise, innovation and increased productivity, and has links to many government sponsored initiatives.

UK Online
The easy way to government information and services online.

National Statistics
This is the UK's home of official statistics, reflecting Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level. Summary stories and detailed data releases are published here free of charge.

Public Records Office
The Public Record Office is the national archive of England, Wales and the United Kingdom. It brings together and preserves the records of central government and the courts of law, and makes them available to all who wish to consult them. The records span an unbroken period from the 11th century to the present day.

Office of Fair Trading
You can find essential information for businesses on how to comply with legislation enforced by the OFT, check advice on consumer issues, follow the progress of investigations and action taken, or simply download our leaflets and reports.

Data Protection Act
For general information and current issues concerning Data Protection.

Inland Revenue
The Inland Revenue web site - featuring news and information on tax and national insurance matters in the United Kingdom

Starting a Business
If you're thinking about working for yourself, or you've just started, find straightforward explanations of business taxes and regulations.

Business Link
Businesslink.org is the website of Business Link, the national business advice service. Use this site to get straightforward information for your business needs and to access a wide network of business support organisations