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You can report fraud and irregularities against the Environment Agency.
When you need building regs approval, how to apply, using a competent person scheme, and determinations and appeals
You must check if you need approval before you construct or change…
You do not need to apply for approval yourself if the work is not covered…
Competent person schemes are a way for tradespeople to prove their ability…
Contact a ‘building control body’ (BCB) to check the building regulations…
You can appeal if you think your project should not have to comply with…
Your rights to request time off for training or study while in a job
Staff may have the right to ask for time off work for training or study.…
Employees should follow their organisation’s rules to ask for time off. If…
The employer has 28 days to: accept the request hold a meeting with the…
Employees have the right to appeal if their employer refuses a request to…
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Guidance for local authorities, registered building control approvers, and persons carrying out building work.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 2 January 2025
How HMRC calculates and notifies UK-based businesses about customs civil penalties for contraventions of EU and national legal requirements.
Comply with good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP), and prepare for an inspection.
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
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