Resources
Business Services
Supporting, representing and setting standards for Directors.
This provides information for limited companies, including name searches and basic company information.
Patent Office
The UK Intellectual Property Office.
ACAS aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
Government health and safety advice.
Dispute Resolution
hmcs are responsible for managing the magistrates’ courts, the Crown Court, county courts, the High Court and Court of Appeal in England and Wales.
Legislation for high and country courts including law relating to small claims, housing, probate, enforcement, mediation, protocols, negligence, appeals and other civil justice matters.
The Insolvency Service operates under a statutory framework to provide insolvency advice to companies and individuals.
Property Litigation Association
The PLA is a members’ organisation for professionals specialising in all aspects of commercial, residential and agricultural property litigation.
Property
Find answers to the key questions about property ownership and conveyancing in England and Wales.
Great Britain’s national mapping agency.
The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) is at the heart of information policy, setting standards, delivering access and encouraging the re-use of public sector information.
National Landlords Association
Protecting and promoting the private residential landlord.
The Leasehold Advisory Service provides free advice on the law affecting residential long leasehold property and Commonhold.
Employment
The Employment Tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes between employers and employees over employment rights.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal hears appeals from decisions made by employment tribunals, by the Certification Officer or by the Central Arbitration Committee.
Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is working to eliminate sex discrimination in Britain today.
Tax & Personal Matters
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits.
Free access to data produced by the Office for National Statistics, government departments and devolved administrations.
The UK’s leading National Will Register.
Relationships & Family
The CSA ensures parents who live apart from their children contribute financially to their upkeep by paying child maintenance.
Department for Work & Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is here to promote opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential through employment, work to end poverty in all its forms.
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
CAFCASS looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings.
General
The Law Society is the representative body for solicitors in England and Wales.
Solicitors Regulation Authority
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates more than 100,000 solicitors in England and Wales.
The British & Irish Ombudsmen Association
This site lists the ombudsmen and other complaint-handling bodies who may be able to help you, if you have a complaint.